Montefiore by Ambrose Bierce (1879)
The book "MONTEFIORE" by Ambrose Bierce is a historical fiction novel that follows the story of a man named Montefiore who is wrongfully accused of murder and must navigate a complex web of intrigue and deception to clear his name.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1879 · Genre: Mystery, Historical, Crime · 187 words
First lines
I saw -- 'twas in a dream, the other night -- A man whose hair with age was thin and white: One hundred years had bettered by his birth, And still his step was firm, his eye was bright.
Before him and about him pressed a crowd.
Each head in reverence was bared and bowed, And Jews and Gentiles in a hundred tongues Extolled his deeds and spoke his fame aloud.
I joined the throng and, pushing forward, cried, "Montefiore!" with the rest, and vied In efforts to caress the hand that ne'er To want and worth had charity denied.
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Montefiore 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: Mystery, Historical, Crime, Drama
- Length: 187 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book revolves around the mysterious life and times of Montefiore, making the mystery genre most relevant.
- Historical — The setting and timeline of the book suggest elements of historical fiction.
- Crime — Several parts of the plot involve elements of crime, contributing to this genre being relevant.
- Drama — The personal struggles and intricate relationships between characters contribute to the drama genre.
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gothic · horror · supernatural · mystery · thriller · fiction · literary · classic · american · 19th century · short stories · anthology