An Explanation by Ambrose Bierce
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By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1879 · Genre: Satire, Short Stories, Literary fiction · 72 words
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"I never yet exactly could determine Just how it is that the judicial ermine Is kept so safely from predacious vermin."
"It is not so, my friend: though in a garret 'Tis kept in camphor, and you often air it, The vermin will get into it and wear it."
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Short Stories, Literary fiction, Historical fiction, Horror
- Length: 72 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — Ambrose Bierce is known for his sardonic wit and satirical writing style, which is prominent in this book.
- Short Stories — Bierce's work typically invades short story genre, making biting commentary on society and human nature.
- Literary fiction — The complex themes and articulate language used by Bierce classifies this book under literary fiction.
- Historical fiction — Because of its content set in a particular time period and its use of real historical events or figures as backdrop for the narrative.
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horror · gothic · supernatural · mystery · thriller · fiction · short story · classic · literature · american literature · 19th century literature · symbolism