A Wet Season by Ambrose Bierce
"A Wet Season" is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1890. The story takes place during a rainy season in an unnamed location, where a man named Smith is struggling to keep his business afloat. Despite the challenges he faces, Smith remains optimistic and determined to succeed. However, as the wet season continues, Smith's situation becomes increasingly dire, and he begins to question whether he will be able to hold on to his business. The story explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and the impact of environmental factors on human life.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1889 · Genre: Short Stories, Fiction, Adventure · 214 words
First lines
Horas non numero nisi serenas.
The rain is fierce, it flogs the earth, And man's in danger.
O that my mother at my birth Had borne a stranger! The flooded ground is all around.
The depth uncommon.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Adventure, Horror, War
- Length: 214 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Short Stories — This work is a collection of short stories which are unrelated individual tales.
- Fiction — The book contains stories that are imaginative and not based on real-life events.
- Adventure — Many stories in the collection involve protagonists embarking on daring, adventurous journeys.
- Horror — Some stories in the collection contain elements of horror, with dark and terrifying themes.
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gothic · horror · mystery · thriller · supernatural · fiction · literary · american · classic · short-story · psychological · suspense