This is topic Looking for a selection from a book edited by OSC in forum Discussions About Orson Scott Card at Hatrack River Forum.


To visit this topic, use this URL:
http://www.hatrack.com/ubb/main/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=005589

Posted by Daisy (Member # 13193) on :
 
Hi,

Years ago (probably in the 90s) I read an anthology edited by OSC that contained a science fiction poem (yes, really). In it, an alien visits earth, but no one recognizes the alien as being alien because its shape looks so much like a chicken, and the alien is reduced to observing life from the POV of a chicken. Sound familiar to anyone? I'm pretty sure it was from an OSC anthology because I think I remember reading his introduction to the story/poem. Hoping this rings a bell for someone--I'm really trying hard to find that poem. Thanks!
 
Posted by docmagik (Member # 1131) on :
 
It's called "The Neighbor's Wife" and it's by Susan Palwick. Your memory has done interesting things to it.
 
Posted by DustinDopps (Member # 12640) on :
 
I haven't read that poem, but your description of it reminded me of Card's short story where aliens think dogs are the dominant species so they all jump into dog bodies. Then they're stuck.
 


Copyright © 2008 Hatrack River Enterprises Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.


Powered by Infopop Corporation
UBB.classic™ 6.7.2