| "All Seated on the Ground" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Connie Willis | |
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| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publication | |
| Published in | Asimov's Science Fiction |
| Publication type | Magazine |
| Publication date | December 2007 |
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