The Monitor and the "Merrimac". the Story of a P
The Monitor and the Merrimac is a book written by Gouverneur Morris that tells the story of the panic caused by the first battle between ironclad ships during the American Civil War. The book provides an in-depth account of the events leading up to the battle, as well as the battle itself, and its aftermath. It also explores the impact of this historic event on the course of the war and the development of naval technology.
By Gouverneur Morris · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Satire · 6,860 words
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The Monitor and the "Merrimac". the Story of a Panic is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gouverneur Morris, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gouverneur Morris
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Satire, Social Commentary, Adventure
- Length: 6,860 words
- Structure: 1 section, 152 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative draws parallels between the financial panic and the historical naval battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, using historical events as a backdrop for the story.
- Drama — The story involves intense personal and financial struggles, with characters facing ruin and making desperate decisions, creating a dramatic tension throughout.
- Satire — The book uses wit and irony to critique the financial world and the personal vendettas that can lead to widespread economic consequences.
- Social Commentary — The narrative comments on the impact of financial decisions on different social classes, highlighting the disparity between the rich and the poor.
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Civil War · naval history · ironclad ships · Merrimack · Monitor · battle · technology · military strategy · historical fiction · 19th century · American history · naval battles