The Emperor's New Clothes by Riki Levinson
In this retelling of the classic tale, a vain emperor is deceived by two cunning swindlers who promise to create him a magnificent suit of clothes that is invisible to anyone unfit for their position or hopelessly stupid. Eager to show off his new attire, the emperor parades through the town, with everyone pretending to admire his nonexistent outfit for fear of appearing foolish. It is only when a child innocently points out that the emperor is wearing nothing at all that the truth becomes undeniable, highlighting themes of vanity, deception, and the courage to speak the truth.
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 32
- Original Language
- English
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