The Day of Wrath by Ambrose Bierce
The Day of Wrath is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce in 1896. It follows the tale of a man who, after being left alone on a deserted island for years, finally finds a way to escape only to discover that the world has been destroyed in a cataclysmic event known as "The Day of Wrath." The story explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human desire for connection and understanding.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1871 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller · 472 words
First lines
Day of Satan's painful duty! / Earth shall vanish, hot and sooty; / So says Virtue, so says Beauty.
Ah! what terror shall be shaping / When the Judge the truth's undraping! / Cats from every bag escaping!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1871 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Gothic, Psychological
- Length: 472 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The book presents gruesome events and scenes that create an eerie and frightening atmosphere.
- Mystery — The story involves the investigation of unknown elements and events and the gradual unfolding of the mystery.
- Thriller — The narrative is high-paced, involving suspenseful events, impending danger, and high stakes.
- Gothic — The novel includes elements of the gothic genre such as a gloomy and haunting atmosphere.
Tags
horror · fiction · short story · apocalyptic · dystopian · supernatural · gothic · thriller · suspense · mystery · literary fiction · classic