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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- 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: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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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