The Dead Man

Publication(s)

• First publication
  • Sir, 1965
• Wolfe collection(s)
  • Young Wolfe: A collection of early stories by Gene Wolfe (1992)
• Other anthologies
  • Wondrous Beginnings, 2003

Summary

The experiences of an Indian peasant killed by a crocodile. This is Wolfe's first published story.

Analysis

• Wolfe learned that crocodiles must let their meat rot to soften it enough to chew; that fact inspired this story.

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