Unarmed by Ambrose Bierce (1897)
UNARMED is a short story written by Ambrose Bierce in 1893. The story follows the journey of a man who, after being left for dead following a duel, sets out to seek revenge against his attacker. Along the way, he encounters various characters and situations that test his resolve and morality.
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1897 · Genre: Fiction, Satire, Horror · 397 words
First lines
Saint Peter sat at the jasper gate, / When Stephen M. White arrived in state.
"Admit me." "With pleasure," Peter said, / Pleased to observe that the man was dead;
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Genres
- Fiction — Ambrose Bierce is primarily known for writing short fictional stories and novels.
- Satire — Bierce's writing often encompasses satire to criticize societal and political issues.
- Horror — Bierce's works regularly feature elements of horror, producing a sense of dread and fear in his readers.
- War Literature — Bierce often used his military experiences in the Civil War as inspiration for his writings, giving them a touch of war literature.
Tags
war · violence · conflict · soldiers · battle · weapons · combat · soldier · military · history · fiction · short story
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Satire, Horror, War Literature, Historical Fiction
- Length: 397 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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