The Chinese Emperor’s New Clothes
Ying Chang Compestine
In this version of the familiar fairy tale, a young Chinese emperor has been exploited by his advisors. He turns to truthful tailors for help exposing what they have done. The retelling is inspired by the prohibition of Western literature during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. It also includes historical background and directions for making a robe, expanding the story beyond the emperor’s problem.
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