The Man Born Blind by Ambrose Bierce
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By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1872 · Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Mystery · 551 words
First lines
A man born blind received his sight By a painful operation; And these are things he saw in the light Of an infant observation.
He saw a merchant, good and wise.
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The Man Born Blind is listed on Textopian as a short story by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1872 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1872 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Supernatural, Mystery, Short Stories, Satire
- Length: 551 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- How does this short story by Ambrose Bierce fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Horror first become important in the reading?
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Genres
- Horror — Ambrose Bierce is known for his horror and supernatural stories. The title suggests a character experiencing a different perception of the world, a common theme in horror literature.
- Supernatural — Based on Bierce's other works, there is likely a supernatural element involved, possibly involving the man's blindness.
- Mystery — The title implies there may be some mystery surrounding the man's condition of blindness.
- Short Stories — Ambrose Bierce is well-known for his short stories.
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horror · fiction · short story · supernatural · mystery · thriller · gothic · dark · psychological · suspenseful · intriguing · haunting