Judex Judicatus by Ambrose Bierce
JUDEX JUDICATUS by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of short stories that explore the themes of justice, morality, and the human condition. The book is known for its dark humor and satire, as well as its exploration of the legal system and its flaws. Can you tell me more about the book's content?
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1879 · Genre: Satire, Short Stories, Classics · 455 words
First lines
Judge Armstrong, when the poor have sought your aid, To be released from vows that they have made In haste, and leisurely repented, you, As stern as Rhadamanthus (Minos too, And Æeacus) have drawn your fierce brows down And petrified them with a moral frown! With iron-faced rigor you have made them run The gauntlet of publicity -- each Hun Or Vandal of the public press allowed To throw their households open to the crowd And bawl their secret bickerings aloud.
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Judex Judicatus is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1879 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Short Stories, Classics
- Length: 455 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Satire — Ambrose Bierce is known for his satirical works, this book could follow the similar pattern.
- Short Stories — Ambrose Bierce is a prolific author of short stories, probably featuring distinct episodes and characters which could be seen as a compilation of short stories.
- Classics — The age and standard of the work by Ambrose Bierce lean towards considering the book as a classic piece of literature.
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mystery · thriller · detective · crime · fiction · literature · classic · gothic · horror · supernatural · suspense · intrigue