Uncoloneled by Ambrose Bierce (1893)
UNCOLONELED by Ambrose Bierce is a short story that follows the journey of a man who has been blinded during the Civil War. The story explores themes of loss, grief, and the human spirit as the protagonist navigates his newfound disability and grapples with his own identity. Can I help you with anything else?
By Ambrose Bierce · First published 1893 · Genre: Satire, Short Stories, Historical fiction · 118 words
First lines
Though war-signs fail in time of peace, they say, Two awful portents gloom the public mind: All Mexico is arming for the fray And Colonel Mark McDonald has resigned! We know not by what instinct he divined The coming trouble -- may be, like the steed Described by Job, he smelled the fight afar.
Howe'er it be, he left, and for that deed Is an aspirant to the G.A.R.
When cannon flame along the Rio Grande A citizen's commission will be handy.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ambrose Bierce
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Short Stories, Historical fiction, Adventure
- Length: 118 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — Bierce's work often carries a sharp, cynical angle, using humor and irony to critique societal norms and practices.
- Short Stories — Ambrose Bierce was known for his succinct and impactful short stories.
- Historical fiction — The title 'Uncolonled' suggests a context centered on historical periods of colonization, a theme often explored by Bierce in a fictional context.
- Adventure — As with many of his works, Bierce's likely plotting for 'Uncolonled' would involve adventurous, eventful narratives.
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gothic · horror · supernatural · mystery · thriller · fantasy · magical realism · surreal · symbolism · psychological · literary fiction · classic