Llewellen Powell by Ambrose Bierce
The book "Llewellyn Powell" by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that explores the themes of identity, morality, and the human condition. The protagonist, Llewellyn Powell, is a man who has lost his memory and identity after a severe head injury. As he tries to piece together his past, he discovers that his life was marked by questionable moral choices and a lack of empathy for others. Through Powell's journey, Bierce raises important questions about the nature of humanity and the consequences of our actions.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1879 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Historical · 529 words
First lines
Villain, when the word is spoken, / And your chains at last are broken / When the gibbet's chilling shade / Ceases darkly to enfold you, / And the angel who enrolled you / As a master of the trade / Of assassination sadly / Blots the record he has made, / And your name and title paints / In the calendar of saints; / When the devils, dancing madly / In the midmost Hell, are very / Multitudinously merry -- / Then beware, beware, beware! -- / Nemesis is everywhere! / You shall hear her at your back, / And, your hunted visage turning, / Fancy that her eyes are burning / Like a tiger's on your track! / You shall hear her in the breeze / Whispering to summer trees.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Drama, Historical
- Length: 529 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Fiction — Ambrose Bierce is a notable writer in the fiction genre, and Llewellyn Powell is written with Bierce's customary fiction style.
- Drama — Elements of drama are seen throughout Llewellyn Powell as characters face conflict and tension.
- Historical — The setting and theme of Llewellyn Powell are influenced by historical events and contexts, making it fall under the historical genre.
Tags
gothic fiction · horror · supernatural · mystery · thriller · suspense · literary fiction · american literature · 19th century literature · classic novel · psychological horror · haunting