The Lord's Prayer on a Coin by Ambrose Bierce

Name: The Lord's Prayer on a Coin
Author: Ambrose Bierce

A thought-provoking tale of obsession and self-discovery, THE LORD'S PRAYER ON A COIN explores the human desire for meaning and purpose. Bierce's concise prose masterfully conveys the protagonist's inner turmoil as he grapples with his own beliefs and values.

By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1890 · Genre: Satire, Short Story, Historical · 118 words

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Upon this quarter-eagle's leveled face, / The Lord's Prayer, legibly inscribed, I trace. / "Our Father which" -- the pronoun there is funny, / And shows the scribe to have addressed the money -- / "Which art in Heaven" -- an error this, no doubt: / The preposition should be stricken out.

Needless to quote; I only have designed / To praise the frankness of the pious mind / Which thought it natural and right to join, / With rare significancy, prayer and coin.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Ambrose Bierce
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Short Story, Historical, Fiction
Length: 118 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs

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Satire — Ambrose Bierce is known for his satirical writing style.
Short Story — Ambrose Bierce typically writes brief narrative pieces.
Historical — Many of Bierce's works incorporate historical elements.
Fiction — The subject matter presents a fantastical scenario.