One of the Redeemed
ONE OF THE REDEEMED is a novella written by Ambrose Bierce in 1893. The story follows a man named Captain Craven, who has been presumed dead after the Civil War. However, he reappears and reveals that he has become one of the "redeemed," a group of individuals who have been given a second chance at life after death. Captain Craven's transformation is shrouded in mystery, and he struggles to reconcile his past and present selves. As he navigates this new phase of his existence, he encounters various characters, including a woman named Ruth who becomes embroiled in his journey. Together, they uncover the secrets behind the "redeemed" and confront the dark forces that threaten their existence. Bierce's writing is characterized by its concise and direct style, which adds to the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of the novella. The story raises questions about the nature of life and death, and the possibility of redemption and second chances. ONE OF THE REDEEMED remains a thought-provoking and unsettling read to this day.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1893 · Genre: Short Stories, Fiction, War Stories · 505 words
First lines
Saint Peter, standing at the Gate, beheld A soul whose body Death had lately felled.
A pleasant soul as ever was, he seemed: His step was joyous and his visage beamed.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, War Stories, Horror, Historical Fiction
- Length: 505 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Stories — Ambrose Bierce is known for his short stories and this book is one of them.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, with characters and events coming from Bierce's imagination.
- War Stories — A number of Bierce's works concerns wars, and this book may also have war themes or motifs.
- Horror — Bierce's style often leans on the eerie or uncanny, possibly putting this book into the realm of horror as well.
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gothic fiction · horror · supernatural · mystery · thriller · suspense · fantasy · paranormal · magical realism · dark humor · irony · symbolism