One Morning by Ambrose Bierce (1890)
The story "ONE MORNING" by Ambrose Bierce is a thought-provoking tale that delves into the complexities of good and evil. Through the narrator's encounter with the mysterious man, Bierce raises questions about the nature of morality and religion, leaving the reader to ponder their own beliefs and values.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1890 · Genre: Short Stories, Fiction, Horror · 165 words
First lines
Because that I am weak, my love, and ill, I cannot follow the impatient feet Of my desire, but sit and watch the beat Of the unpitying pendulum fulfill The hour appointed for the air to thrill And brighten at your coming. O my sweet, The tale of moments is at last complete -- The tryst is broken on the gusty hill! O lady, faithful-footed, loyal-eyed, The long leagues silence me; yet doubt me not; Think rather that the clock and sun have lied And all too early, you have sought the spot.
For lo! despair has darkened all the light, And till I see your face it still is night.
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One Morning is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Horror, Literary
- Length: 165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, each relatively autonomous and self-contained.
- Fiction — The book tells invented stories and does not relate true accounts or real events.
- Horror — The book contains themes and scenarios intended to scare and unsettle the reader, a common trait in Ambrose Bierce's writing.
- Literary — Ambrose Bierce's writing style is intricate, uses symbolism and complex themes, which classifies it under the literary genre.
Tags
mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · fiction · literature · american · classic · short-story · gothic · supernatural