L'Esprit de L'Escalier

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"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.

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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]

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2022 Eugie Award —Finalist [2]
Hugo Award Novelette Finalist [3]
Locus Award Novelette Finalist [4]

References

  1. ↑ The Best of Catherynne M. Valente, Vol. One, reviewed at Publishers Weekly ; published February 7, 2023; retrieved March 4, 2023
  2. ↑ "2022 Eugie Award Winner". Locus. 7 Sep 2022. Retrieved 13 Jul 2025.
  3. ↑ "2022 Hugo, Astounding, and Lodestar Awards Finalists". Locus. 7 Apr 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "2022 Locus Awards Top Ten Finalists". Locus. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
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