In Memoriam by Ambrose Bierce (1898)
IN MEMORIAM is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce in 1898. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist who has lost his loved one and is struggling to come to terms with their death. The story explores themes of grief, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. What do you think about IN MEMORIAM?
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1898 · Genre: Satire, Short Story, Horror · 614 words
First lines
Beauty (they called her) wasn't a maid Of many things in the world afraid.
She wasn't a maid who turned and fled At sight of a mouse, alive or dead.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Short Story, Horror, Fiction
- Length: 614 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Satire — The author, Ambrose Bierce, frequently employs satire in his works.
- Short Story — Bierce's 'In Memoriam' is a brief piece, which is typical of the short story genre.
- Horror — Bierce's works often invoke horror elements, hence the classification under this genre.
- Fiction — As 'In Memoriam' is based on narrative imagination, it falls under the broader genre of fiction.
Tags
gothic fiction · supernatural horror · death · grief · mourning · loss · memory · tragedy · irony · symbolism · allegory · war