A Reply to a Letter
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By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1893 · Genre: Fiction, Epistolary, Drama · 597 words
First lines
O nonsense, parson -- tell me not they thrive And jubilate who follow your dictation.
The good are the unhappiest lot alive -- I know they are from careful observation.
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A Reply to a Letter is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Epistolary, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 597 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — This is a work of fiction, no real events or people are depicted.
- Epistolary — The title suggests an exchange of letters, which is characteristic of the epistolary genre.
- Drama — Based on the content, the book could involve dramatic interactions and conflicts.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and plot are likely complex and layered, typical of literary fiction.
Tags
literary fiction · short story collection · classic literature · American literature · humor · satire · irony · letters · epistolary format · historical fiction · 19th century literature · American Civil War