Two Rogues by Ambrose Bierce (1879)
TWO ROGUES by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that follows the adventures of two con artists in the Wild West. The narrative is full of humor and wit, as the two rogues scheme their way through various towns and cities. Despite their criminal activities, the characters are well-developed and relatable, making for an entertaining read.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1879 · Genre: Short Stories, Humor, Fiction · 372 words
First lines
Dim, grim, and silent as a ghost, The sentry occupied his post, To all the stirrings of the night Alert of ear and sharp of sight.
A sudden something -- sight or sound, About, above, or underground, He knew not what, nor where -- ensued, Thrilling the sleeping solitude.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Humor, Fiction
- Length: 372 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Stories — Given that 'Two Rogues' is a short tale like many other of Bierce's works, it falls under the short stories genre.
- Humor — The narration about two rogue men showcases Bierce’s dark humor, thus categorizing the book under humor genre.
- Fiction — 'Two Rogues' is a fictional narrative revolving around two men, so the fiction category applies here.
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adventure · humor · satire · romance · mystery · fantasy · gothic · horror · supernatural · classic · literary · american