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  • (Young People) Fritz Leiber's Lean Times in Lankhmar

    From James Nicoll@3:633/10 to All on Monday, June 08, 2026 10:13:14
    Young People Read Old Science Fiction Stories Edited By Cele
    Goldsmith: Fritz Leiber's 1959 Lean Times in Lankhmar

    The Young People discuss Leiber's take on sword and sorcery.

    https://youngpeoplereadoldsff.com/story/lean-times-in-lankhmar
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  • From BCFD 36@3:633/10 to All on Monday, June 08, 2026 10:17:19
    On 6/8/26 07:13, James Nicoll wrote:
    Young People Read Old Science Fiction Stories Edited By Cele
    Goldsmith: Fritz Leiber's 1959 Lean Times in Lankhmar

    The Young People discuss Leiber's take on sword and sorcery.

    https://youngpeoplereadoldsff.com/story/lean-times-in-lankhmar

    I think The Mouser Goes Below was the last in the series. And although I
    don't remember much about it, I seem to remember that I didn't
    especially like it. At least that is my impression from decades ago.

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