A Revivalist Revived
Sure, I'd be happy to help you with that! The book "A Revivalist Revived" by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that follows the journey of a man who has been dead for several days and is now being revived by a group of doctors. The story explores themes of death, rebirth, and the afterlife, as the protagonist struggles to come to terms with his newfound existence. With its blend of humor, irony, and philosophical musings, "A Revivalist Revived" is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that will leave readers pondering the mysteries of life and death long after they finish the story.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Satire · 131 words
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A Revivalist who had fallen dead in the pulpit from too violent religious exercise was astonished to wake up in Hades. He promptly sent for the
Adversary of Souls and demanded his freedom, explaining that he was entirely orthodox, and had always led a pious and holy life.
"That is all very true," said the Adversary, "but you taught by example that a verb should not agree with its subject in person and number, whereas the Good Book says that contention is worse than a dinner of herbs. You also tried to release the objective case from its thraldom to the preposition, and it is written that servants should obey their masters. You stay right here."
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A Revivalist Revived is listed on Textopian as a fable by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Satire, Mystery
- Length: 131 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Considering Ambrose Bierce's broad writing style, this work can be categorized under the Fiction genre.
- Historical Fiction — Given Bierce's tendency to weave historical contexts into his narratives, Historical Fiction can be a potential genre.
- Satire — Bierce is known for his biting satire, making this a viable genre classification.
- Mystery — Bierce's works often involve mysterious elements, offering an enigmatic narrative.
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horror · gothic · supernatural · fiction · short story · literary fiction · classic · american literature · ghost story · haunting · mystery · thriller