"Contemplation" is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce in 1890. The story follows an unnamed narrator who reflects on his own mortality and the fleeting nature of life. As he sits in his armchair, he contemplates the meaninglessness of existence and the inevitability of death. Despite his melancholic musings, the narrator finds solace in the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures of life. Through his introspection, Bierce explores themes of existentialism, nihilism, and the human condition.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1894 · Genre: Fiction, Short stories, Horror