“The Ordinary Woman and the Unquiet Emperor”
2017-03-08
short story
By Catherynne M. Valente

Synopsis

A woman is caught defying the law and brought before the Emperor.

History

First publication: Tor.com, March 8, 2017

Review

A very short story, written to make a feminist point. The story is very imaginative, with some terrific imagery. It reads like a fairy tale and is well written.


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