L'Esprit de L'Escalier

"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.

For the concept, see L'esprit de l'escalier.

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

"L'Esprit de L'Escalier" was a finalist for the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novelette[1] and the 2022 Locus Award for Best Novelette.[2]

Publishers Weekly called it "clever" and "challenging".[3]

References
  1. 2022 Hugo Awards, at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved March 4, 2023
  2. Here Are the Finalists for the 2022 Locus Awards, by Vanessa Armstrong; at Tor.com; published May 11, 2022; retrieved March 4, 2023
  3. The Best of Catherynne M. Valente, Vol. One, reviewed at Publishers Weekly; published February 7, 2023; retrieved March 4, 2023
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