The Ballad of Lost C'Mell
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| "The Ballad of Lost C'Mell" | |
| Author | Cordwainer Smith |
|---|---|
| Country |  USA |
| Language | English |
| Series | Instrumentality of Mankind |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story |
| Published in | Galaxy Magazine |
| Publication type | Print (Magazine, Hardback & Paperback) |
| Publisher | Galaxy Publishing |
| Publication date | October 1962 |
| Preceded by | Alpha Ralpha Boulevard |
| Followed by | Norstrilia |
The Ballad of Lost C'Mell is a science fiction short story by Cordwainer Smith. It was first published in October of 1962 in Galaxy Magazine, since reprinted in several compilations and omnibus editions.
The central character, C'Mell, is an anthropomorphic cat-woman. The plot largely follows her attempts to strengthen a rebellion against the central government of humanity, the Instrumentality of Mankind.[1]
[edit] See also
- The Best of Cordwainer Smith (ISBN 978-0345245816)
- The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories (ISBN 978-0192142047)
- We the Underpeople (ISBN 1416520953)
[edit] External links
- The Ballad of Lost C'Mell at WikiFur
- Review of We The Underpeople (compilation)
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