L'Audace by Ambrose Bierce (1899)
L'Audace, written by Ambrose Bierce, is a short story that follows the journey of a man named John as he navigates through life with a strong sense of determination and courage. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, John remains steadfast in his resolve, never wavering in his pursuit of success. The story begins with John's decision to start a new business venture, which quickly runs into financial difficulties. Undeterred, he works tirelessly to turn things around, even when faced with the possibility of bankruptcy. Through sheer force of will, he manages to overcome these obstacles and eventually finds success. Throughout the story, Bierce explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and determination. John's unwavering commitment to his goals serves as a testament to the power of these qualities in overcoming adversity. The story also highlights the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success, emphasizing that nothing can replace the value of sheer effort and determination. Overall, L'Audace is a thought-provoking and inspiring tale that encourages readers to embrace challenges with courage and determination. Through John's journey, Bierce demonstrates the transformative power of resilience and perseverance in achieving success against all odds.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1899 · Genre: Fiction, Literary, Historical · 220 words
First lines
Daughter of God! Audacity divine -- / Of clowns the terror and of brains the sign -- / Not thou the inspirer of the rushing fool, / Not thine of idiots the vocal drool: / Thy bastard sister of the brow of brass, / Presumption, actuates the charging ass.
Sky-born Audacity! of thee who sings / Should strike with freer hand than mine the strings; / The notes should mount on pinions true and strong, / For thou, the subject shouldst sustain the song, / Till angels lean from Heaven, a breathless throng! / Alas! with reeling heads and wavering tails, / They (notes, not angels) drop and the hymn fails; / The minstrel's tender fingers and his thumbs / Are torn to rags upon the lyre he strums.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary, Historical, War
- Length: 220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Ambrose Bierce is primarily known as a fiction writer offering stories of a diverse nature.
- Literary — Bierce's work often contains a high level of narrative sophistication and thematic depth, which are characteristic of literary fiction.
- Historical — Some aspects of Bierce's fiction are rooted in the social and cultural realities of their time, giving them a historical dimension.
- War — Many of Bierce's works reflect his experiences in the American Civil War, thus containing elements of war literature.
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horror · gothic · supernatural · mystery · thriller · suspense · fiction · literature · classic · american · 19th century · short stories