Articles for tag: Ambrose Bierce, Candide, Gutenberg, Jonathan Swift, Romantic Fiction

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My 10 Favorite Satirical Writers, with Examples

In my personal (and anything but humble) opinion, reading and writing satire is one of the greatest pleasures known within the literary realm. This in no way implies that satire is easy to write because nothing could be further from the truth. Many people think that satire and comedy are synonymous. They are again off ...

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Great Mothers’ Day Quotes

“God could not be everywhere, and so He made mothers.” — Jewish Proverb “Heaven is at the feet of mothers.” — Arabic Proverb “Her children arise up, and call her blessed.” — Bible, Proverbs 31:28 “Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of ...

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Food for Your Soul: Inspirational Quotes About Mothers

Mothering is one of the most important jobs there are. There is no bigger influence on a child’s life, mind, and heart than his mother. Mothers are selfless people who always put their children first. Their maternal instinct is strong, and they would fight to the death to protect their children. Mothers make so many ...

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: A Literary Analysis

As a personal fan of short stories, I started reading “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce with a positive attitude. What kept me captivated was Bierce’s writing style. Throughout the entire story, I couldn’t help but notice the short story is great enough with the plot, but worth reading alone to experience ...

How to Write a Great Speech

In business and in ordinary life, we are often required to engage in public speaking. Whether you’re opening a meeting on the job, giving a toast at a wedding, or participating in a competition, you need to know how to write a quality speech. While there are numerous resources to help you tackle the often ...

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An Essay on Bravery

You’re walking down the street, coming home from school, and all of a sudden you hear a shrill voice calling “Help! Help!” You run toward the voice and when you run about a block up the street you smell smoke. You look up and see a house totally engulfed in flames. You see a woman ...