Top Qs
Timeline
Chat
Perspective

L'Esprit de L'Escalier

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Remove ads

"L'Esprit de L'Escalier" is a 2021 fantasy short story by Catherynne M. Valente, retelling the story of Orpheus and Eurydice in a modern setting. It was first published on Tor.com.

Synopsis

Months ago, Orpheus successfully rescued Eurydice from the underworld, but despite his efforts, she is still depressed — and a zombie — and their relationship is failing.

Reception

Publishers Weekly called it "clever" and "challenging".[1]

More information Year, Award ...
Remove ads

References

Loading related searches...

Wikiwand - on

Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.

Remove ads