"A Political Violet" is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1890. The story follows the journey of a violet plant as it blooms and withers in response to various political events and figures. Through the lens of this metaphorical flower, Bierce critiques the corrupt and oppressive nature of politics during the Gilded Age in America.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1876 · Genre: Political Fiction, Satire, Short Story