Corrected News by Ambrose Bierce
Understood! Please provide the question you would like me to answer, and I will do my best to provide a concise and assertive response.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1872 · Genre: Satire, Social Commentary, Short Stories · 201 words
First lines
'T was a maiden lady (the newspapers say) / Pious and prim and a bit gone-gray.
She slept like an angel, holy and white, / Till ten o' the clock in the shank o' the night / (When men and other wild animals prey) / And then she cried in the viewless gloom: / "There's a man in the room, a man in the room!" / And this maiden lady (they make it appear) / Leapt out of the window, five fathom sheer!
Alas, that lying is such a sin / When newspaper men need bread and gin / And none can be had for less than a lie! / For the maiden lady a bit gone-gray / Saw the man in the room from across the way, / And leapt, not out of the window but in -- / "Ten" fathom sheer, as I hope to die!
What this Textopian page supports
Corrected News is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1872 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Social Commentary, Short Stories
- Length: 201 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Corrected News by Ambrose Bierce
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Similar titles
- Mendax by Ambrose Bierce
- The King Of Bores by Ambrose Bierce
- The Pun by Ambrose Bierce
- The American Party by Ambrose Bierce
- Re Edified by Ambrose Bierce
- His Fly Speck Majesty by Ambrose Bierce
Genres
- Satire — Bierce was known for his biting wit and satirical style, often criticizing the media and the establishment. This title implies a critique of the press or journalism, likely presented in a satirical manner.
- Social Commentary — Ambrose Bierce's writings often commented on the social issues of his time. The title 'Corrected News' suggests that he is providing an alternative view on current events or social issues.
- Short Stories — Bierce, as an American short story writer, often communicated his views through this format. This book could possibly be a collection of short stories, each 'correcting' a piece of news.
Tags
satire · irony · dark humor · social commentary · political satire · fiction · short stories · literary fiction · American literature · 19th century literature · classic literature · humor