A Protagonist of Silver
The protagonist of "A Protagonist of Silver" by Ambrose Bierce is a man named John Harkaway.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1899 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 215 words
First lines
Some Financiers who were whetting their tongues on their teeth because the Government had "struck down" silver, and were about to "inaugurate" a season of sweatshed, were addressed as follows by a Member of their honourable and warlike body:
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A Protagonist of Silver is listed on Textopian as a fable by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 215 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title hints at the potential for magical or fantastical elements, often associated with the Fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The term 'Protagonist' often describes a main character who embarks on a journey or quest, suggesting an Adventure genre.
- Mystery — The use of 'Silver' could suggest an unusual or mysterious element that needs to be uncovered, hinting at a Mystery genre.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Ambrose Bierce, was known for his works of Historical Fiction, so this genre is also potentially relevant.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Magic · Mythology · Supernatural · Hero · Quest · Journey · Fiction · Literature · Classic · Gothic