A Commuted Sentence
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By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1894 · Genre: Fiction, Short Stories, Literary Fiction · 850 words
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Boruck and Waterman upon their grills In Hades lay, with many a sigh and groan, Hotly disputing, for each swore his own Were clearly keener than the other's ills.
And, truly, each had much to boast of -- bone And sinew, muscle, tallow, nerve and skin, Blood in the vein and marrow in the shin, Teeth, eyes and other organs (for the soul Has all of these and even a wagging chin) Blazing and coruscating like a coal! For Lower Sacramento, you remember, Has trying weather, even in mid-December.
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A Commuted Sentence is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Literary Fiction, Crime, Historical Fiction
- Length: 850 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Considering Ambrose Bierce's prevalent writing style, his works usually fall under fiction, especially with titles implying a storyline involving a commuted sentence.
- Short Stories — Bierce is well-known for his succinct and impactful short stories, which may be the format of this book.
- Literary Fiction — Bierce's writing often explores deeper themes and sophisticated characters within his narratives, qualifying this book as a potential piece of literary fiction.
- Crime — The title suggests that the narrative might revolve around a crime-related incident such as a commutation of a prison sentence.
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gothic fiction · mystery · thriller · supernatural · horror · literary fiction · short stories · dark humor · irony · satire · social commentary · psychological horror