“Riches and Power”
1934-12-01
short story
By Fritz Leiber

Synopsis

Children see a procession where a rich man is having his slaves carry packages through. The driver of a cart whips one slave. The rich man scolds the driver.

History

First publication: The Churchman, December 1, 1934

Review

This is one of a group of stories that teach Christian ideals. They were published in a Catholic magazine. The story is very short, meant for kids and teaches a lesson. It’s okay, but not what you expect from Leiber. For the die-hard Leiber fan.


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We have the story in these editions:

Strange Wonders: A Collection of Rare Fritz Leiber Works, hardcover, Subterranean Press, 2010-10-00