Oneiromancy by Ambrose Bierce (1874)

Name: Oneiromancy
Author: Ambrose Bierce

ONEIROMANCY is a collection of short stories that explore the human psyche and the subconscious mind. The tales are filled with eerie and unsettling imagery, as Bierce delves into the darker aspects of human nature. Through his writing, he challenges the reader to confront their deepest fears and anxieties, and to question the nature of reality itself.

By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1874 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal · 60 words

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I fell asleep and dreamed that I / Was flung, like Vulcan, from the sky; / Like him was lamed -- another part: / His leg was crippled and my heart.

I woke in time to see my love / Conceal a letter in her glove.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Ambrose Bierce
Date: 1874 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Speculative Fiction, Mystery
Length: 60 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs

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Fantasy — The title 'ONEIROMANCY' suggests the use of dreams to predict or see the future, a common theme in Fantasy literature.
Horror — Author Ambrose Bierce is known for his writings in the horror genre.
Paranormal — Oneiromancy, as a form of divination, falls under the realm of the Paranormal.
Speculative Fiction — As it involves divination and often explores alternate realities or future possibilities, this can be categorized under Speculative Fiction.