Corrected News by Ambrose Bierce
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By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1872 · Genre: Satire, Social Commentary, Short Stories · 201 words
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'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!
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- 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)
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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.
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satire · irony · dark humor · social commentary · political satire · fiction · short stories · literary fiction · American literature · 19th century literature · classic literature · humor