Peace by Ambrose Bierce (1899)
PEACE, by Ambrose Bierce, is a short story that explores the themes of war and its aftermath. The narrator describes a group of soldiers who have just returned from battle, only to find that their village has been destroyed and their loved ones are gone. Despite their initial relief at being away from the horrors of war, the soldiers soon realize that they have lost everything and are left with nothing but their own thoughts and memories. The story is a powerful commentary on the devastating effects of conflict and the lasting impact it has on those who experience it.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1899 · Genre: Literature, Fiction, Comic Literature · 93 words
First lines
When lion and lamb have together lain down Spectators cry out, all in chorus; "The lamb doesn't shrink nor the lion frown -- A miracle's working before us!"
But 't is patent why Hot-head his wrath holds in, And Faint-heart her terror and loathing; For the one's but an ass in a lion's skin, The other a wolf in sheep's clothing.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literature, Fiction, Comic Literature, Satire, Historical Fiction
- Length: 93 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literature — As a book written by renowned author Ambrose Bierce, 'PEACE' naturally falls into the literature genre.
- Fiction — Given Ambrose Bierce is known for his fictional works, it is likely this book is also of the fiction genre.
- Comic Literature — Bierce's work is renowned for its sardonic wit and cynicism, making it possible for 'PEACE' to fall into the comic literature category.
- Satire — Bierce is known for his incisive wit and scathing satire, which may underline the themes and aspects of this book.
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Dystopian · Fiction · Alternate History · Science Fiction · Social Commentary · Political Thriller · Post-Apocalyptic · Survival Story · Historical Fiction · Fantasy · Supernatural · Mystery