The Broom of the Temple
The Broom of the Temple is a novella by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1898. It tells the story of a man named Patterson who, after being wrongfully accused and imprisoned for murder, seeks revenge against the corrupt officials who conspired against him. The novella explores themes of justice, morality, and the corrupting influence of power.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1879 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 299 words
First lines
The city of Gakwak being about to lose its character of capital of the province of Ukwuk, the Wampog issued a proclamation convening all the male residents in council in the Temple of Ul to devise means of defence.
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The Broom of the Temple is listed on Textopian as a fable by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1879 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 299 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is a fictional account set in a historical context often incorporating real historical events or figures.
- Adventure — The book involves elements of adventure and discovery, with the characters often facing physical challenges.
- Drama — The book involves emotionally charged scenarios and complex character interactions characteristic of the drama genre.
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gothic fiction · horror · supernatural · mystery · thriller · fantasy · magic realism · symbolism · allegory · parable · fable · mythology