Six and One by Ambrose Bierce (1899)
Six and One is a collection of short stories written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1899. The title refers to the six days of creation and the one day of rest in the biblical account of creation. The stories are known for their dark humor, irony, and satire, exploring themes such as death, morality, and the human condition. Some of the most notable stories include "The DUEL," "The Wife of the Centaur," and "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1899 · Genre: Satire, Short stories, Fiction · 173 words
First lines
The Committee on Gerrymander worked late, drawing intricate lines on a map of the State, and being weary sought repose in a game of poker. At the close of the game the six Republican members were bankrupt and the single Democrat had all the money. On the next day, when the Committee was called to order for business, one of the luckless six mounted his legs, and said:
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Six and One is listed on Textopian as a fable by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Short stories, Fiction, War, Horror
- Length: 173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The book features a sharp and ironic criticism of contemporary society and human nature, a common feature in Ambrose Bierce's writing style.
- Short stories — The book is a collection of short stories, making it fall under the genre of short story collection.
- Fiction — The book is based on fictitious or imagined events and characters.
- War — Similar to Bierce's other works, the stories include elements of warfare based on his experiences in the Civil War.
Tags
gothic fiction · supernatural horror · mystery · thriller · psychological horror · literary fiction · short stories · dark humor · irony · symbolism · allegory · satire