The Unfallen Brave by Ambrose Bierce
Book The Unfallen Brave is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1893. The story follows the journey of a man who has been declared dead after being shot in battle, but he refuses to accept his fate and instead sets out to prove that he is still alive. Reading Tracking: Yes Commenting and Reactions: Yes Sharing Read Content: Yes Analytics on Reading Habits: Yes
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Literature, Drama · 201 words
First lines
Not all in sorrow and in tears, To pay of gratitude's arrears The yearly sum -- Not prompted, wholly by the pride Of those for whom their friends have died, To-day we come.
Another aim we have in view Than for the buried boys in blue To drop a tear: Memorial Day revives the chin Of Barnes, and Salomon chimes in -- That's why we're here.
And when in after-ages they Shall pass, like mortal men, away, Their war-song sung, Then fame will tell the tale anew Of how intrepidly they drew The deadly tongue.
Then cull white lilies for the graves Of Liberty's loquacious braves, And roses red.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War Literature, Drama, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 201 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period, with characters interacting against a backdrop of real historical events.
- War Literature — The story revolves around the experiences of war and its sacrifices, which often puts it in the category of war literature.
- Drama — There are dramatic elements in the storyline, with the characters facing intense struggles and conflicts.
- Adventure — The book features aspects of adventure, with the characters facing dangerous situations and difficulties on their journey.
Tags
gothic fiction · supernatural horror · war story · soldiers · combat · violence · death · grief · loss · trauma · psychological thriller · mystery