The Fall of Miss Larkin by Ambrose Bierce
The Fall of Miss Larkin is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1890. The story follows the life of Miss Larkin, a young woman who falls from grace after being involved in a scandalous affair with a married man. The narrative explores themes of morality, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1891 · Genre: Short Story, Humor, Satire · 636 words
First lines
Hear me sing of Sally Larkin who, I'd have you understand, / Played accordions as well as any lady in the land; / And I've often heard it stated that her fingering was such / That Professor Schweinenhauer was enchanted with her touch; / And that beasts were so affected when her apparatus rang / That they dropped upon their haunches and deliriously sang.
This I know from testimony, though a critic, I opine, / Needs an ear that is dissimilar in some respects to mine.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story, Humor, Satire
- Length: 636 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story — The book is a brief work of fiction, fitting the length and structure of short stories.
- Humor — The book is characterized by its satirical and ironic tone, which is a characteristic of humor.
- Satire — Ambrose Bierce's work can be identified as satire, as he often utilizes ridicule and exaggeration for critical commentary.
Tags
gothic fiction · horror · mystery · thriller · supernatural · female protagonist · victorian era · social commentary · psychological drama · suspense · literary fiction · classic literature