Slander by Ambrose Bierce (1890)
SLAMDER, by Ambrose Bierce, is a short story that explores the themes of betrayal, deception, and the blurred lines between truth and lies. The narrator, a man named Jones, recounts his experience with a mysterious stranger who claims to have witnessed a murder. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the stranger's account is not what it seems, and Jones finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about the events of that fateful night. Through Bierce's masterful use of language and plot twists, SLAMDER keeps readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next and who to trust.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1890 · Genre: Fiction, Satire, Horror · 44 words
First lines
FITCH:
"All vices you've exhausted, friend; So all the papers say."
PICKERING:
"Ah, what vile calumnies are penned! -- 'Tis just the other way."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Satire, Horror, Short Stories
- Length: 44 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — This book comprises fictional stories written by Ambrose Bierce.
- Satire — Author's writing style is known for his biting wit and satirical tone.
- Horror — Some stories contain elements of horror, which is a characteristic of Bierce's work.
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, a form popular with Bierce.
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thriller · mystery · suspense · fiction · literary fiction · classic · american literature · gothic · horror · psychological · noir · crime