The American Party by Ambrose Bierce
The American Party is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce in 1879. It follows the tale of a group of people who form a political party with the goal of gaining power and control over the government. However, as they begin to achieve their goals, they realize that their actions have led them down a dangerous path, and they must confront the consequences of their decisions.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1879 · Genre: Satire, Political Fiction, Historical Fiction · 338 words
First lines
Oh, Marcus D. Boruck, me hearty, / I sympathize wid ye, poor lad! / A man that's shot out of his party / Is mighty onlucky, bedad! / An' the sowl o' that man is sad.
But, Marcus, gossoon, ye desarve it -- / Ye know for yerself that ye do, / For ye j'ined not intendin' to sarve it, / But hopin' to make it sarve you, / Though the roll of its members wuz two.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Political Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary, Short Stories
- Length: 338 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — Ambrose Bierce is known for his incisive wit and dark humor, both hallmarks of satire, which are likely to be present in this work.
- Political Fiction — Given the title 'THE AMERICAN PARTY', it can be inferred that the book revolves around American politics.
- Historical Fiction — Ambrose Bierce's works often deal with settings and themes rooted in history, suggesting that this book may feature historical elements.
- Social Commentary — Given Bierce's penchant for critique and the book's political theme, this work likely includes social commentary.
Tags
political satire · social commentary · fiction · short story · humor · irony · satire · parody · American culture · partisan politics · social issues · historical context