To a Word-Warrior by Ambrose Bierce
The Word-Warrior by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that follows the journey of a man who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival groups, each vying for control over a mysterious artifact known as the "Word-Warrior." As the man navigates this dangerous and unpredictable landscape, he must confront his own beliefs and values, as well as the very nature of language itself. Will he emerge victorious, or will he fall prey to the treacherous forces arrayed against him?
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Literary Fiction · 607 words
First lines
Frank Pixley, you, who kiss the hand / That strove to cut the country's throat, / Cannot forgive the hands that smote / Applauding in a distant land, --
Applauding carelessly, as one / The weaker willing to befriend / Until the quarrel's at an end, / Then learn by whom it was begun.
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To a Word-Warrior is listed on Textopian as an essay by Ambrose Bierce, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Biography, Literary Fiction, Satire, War Novel
- Length: 607 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Considering the life and work of Ambrose Bierce, and given the title, 'TO A WORD-WARRIOR' suggests a book set in a historical context, possibly dealing with the life or work of a writer or a poet.
- Biography — The term 'WORD-WARRIOR' might indicate a biography of a writer, journalist or a literary figure, as Ambrose Bierce himself was.
- Literary Fiction — Ambrose Bierce's works are often categorized as literary fiction because of their stress on character and their deep exploration of human nature.
- Satire — Ambrose Bierce is known for his sardonic wit, sarcasm, and satire which are depicted in his many works.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Humor · Satire · Literary Fiction · Classic Literature · Short Stories · Wordplay · Language · Vocabulary · War · Military