From Top to Bottom by Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce

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By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1891 · Genre: Satire, Fiction, Sociopolitical Critique · 322 words

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[Japan has 73,759 Buddhist priests, "most of whom," says a / Christian missionary, "are grossly ignorant, and many of them / lead scandalous lives."]

O Buddha, had you but foreknown / The vices of your priesthood / It would have made you twist and moan / As any wounded beast would.

From Top to Bottom is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1891 CE.

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Satire — Author Ambrose Bierce is known for his biting wit and satirical style, often targeting society and human nature.
Fiction — As the narrative is invented for the book, it falls under the broad genre of fiction.
Sociopolitical Critique — Bierce's works often touch on sociopolitical themes, criticising perceived societal follies and human behaviours.