91 Results with the "Satire" genre
Adventure Fiction (1005)
Biography (410)
Business & Finance (1)
Children's Literature (124)
Comics (6)
Culture (51)
Drama (28)
Dystopian (16)
Fable (86)
Fantasy (1108)
Fantasy (145)
Fiction (921)
Finance (16)
Gothic Fiction (12)
Historical Fiction (537)
History (122)
Horror (55)
Lifestyle (36)
Literary (404)
Literary Fiction (168)
Memoir (167)
Mystery (333)
Non-fiction (97)
Novel (549)
Paranormal Fiction (96)
Philosophical (180)
Philosophy (45)
Poetry (249)
Political Fiction (11)
Politics (41)
Practical (32)
Psychological Thriller (107)
Relationship (5)
Romance Novel (712)
Romantic Melodrama (14)
Science (55)
Science Fiction (242)
Self-help (64)
Society (65)
Society (2)
Spiritual Growth (1)
story (2)
Thriller (675)
True Crime (55)
view (11)
Women's Fiction (1)
Young Adult (122)
-
Chapter
Chapter XXVI — Crome yellow
Chapter XXVI begins with a burst of life as the fair, sprawling just beyond the estate gardens, captures every inch of the village’s attention. Bright banners flutter, booths brim with sweets and games, and the whirling carousel gleams under the late sun. Steam and music churn from the organ, filling the air with dissonant joy. The townspeople, decked in cheerful outfits, drift from one attraction to another, their faces lit with simple delight. From the tower, Denis watches this colorful mosaic unfold,…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter XI titled "How Lazaro Left for His Homeland and What Happened to Him on the Way" begins with a twist of fate that brings Lazaro face-to-face with a man from his troubled past. In the crowded streets of Madrid, he spots the squire who once deceived him and stole his clothes. Lazaro does not confront him directly. Instead, he cleverly stirs the resentment of a local family who had also been wronged by the same man. Fueled by his provocation, they confront the squire, beat him soundly, and hand him…-
108.4 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter VIII
The chapter opens with the animals grappling with the aftermath of the executions, as some recall the Sixth Commandment's prohibition against killing. Clover seeks clarification and discovers the commandment now includes the phrase "without cause," justifying the pigs' actions against alleged traitors. This manipulation of memory highlights the erosion of the original revolutionary principles, as the pigs rewrite history to maintain control. The animals' confusion underscores their vulnerability to…-
23.3 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter IV — Crome yellow
Chapter IV begins with Denis experiencing a morning of quiet indecision, his mood shaped by small choices that feel disproportionately important. Faced with a choice between black and white shoes, he examines himself in the mirror with exaggerated care. Though well-dressed in patent leather, he remains unconvinced by his own reflection—both proud and self-critical. This duality echoes through his behavior as he descends to breakfast, where he finds Jenny already present. Their interaction is fragmented,…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
My Seventh Stage
My Seventh Stage begins as two journeys are set into motion—one by rail, the other by post. As autumn sunlight bathes the English countryside in warmth, Sigismund Zaluski departs from the peaceful town of Muddleton, answering an unexpected summons from his uncle in Russia. Though the visit is intended to be brief—just a fortnight—he leaves behind his belongings and a tender promise to Gertrude, his fiancée, to return soon. Simultaneously, a letter penned in idle malice—full of falsehoods—makes…-
33.6 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter D
Chapter D sets the tone with the redefinition of Damn, a word that Bierce cleverly allows to shift in meaning depending on who defines it—be it theologian, philosopher, or common man. This ambiguity allows him to satirize how language, especially in moral contexts, is shaped more by perception than principle. Bierce uses the term to mock not just religious doctrine, but the human tendency to tailor judgment for convenience. Through this lens, condemnation becomes a flexible tool used selectively. His wit…-
82.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XVI — Crome yellow
Chapter XVI begins in a quiet room where the mood has shifted—dinner is over, the women have withdrawn, and the port is making its rounds. A different kind of conversation takes shape, led by Mr. Scogan, whose mind always seems to be operating a layer above the rest. His tone is light but laced with the gravity of deeper thought, drawing the curiosity of Gombauld. Scogan, amused by his internal game, reveals that he’s been mentally matching each of the men present with one of the six early Roman…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter I: Where Lazaro Tells about How He Left Toledo to Go to the War of Algiers opens with Lazaro in an enviable position. In Toledo, he had a job that brought stability, fine clothes, and the appearance of respectability. Yet the call of adventure stirred something deeper in him—a wish to follow the legacy of his father and prove his worth in a more daring way. That desire, mixed with ambition, pushed him to volunteer for the fleet bound for Algiers. Before setting off, he ensured his family was…
-
108.4 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter O
Chapter O begins with Bierce’s sardonic take on Oath, described not just as a solemn vow but as an appeal to a deity designed to scare someone into telling the truth. He points out that its real power comes less from divine authority and more from the fear of perjury and punishment. The deeper suggestion is that society often relies on fear rather than integrity to uphold honesty. Bierce’s view strips the ceremonial dignity from the act and leaves behind a mechanism rooted in human insecurity. The oath…-
82.1 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter XXVII — Crome yellow
Chapter XXVII begins with an absurd yet magnetic performance as Mr. Scogan takes on his theatrical alter ego, “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.” Draped in flamboyant robes and heavy with mock mysticism, he draws a crowd eager for entertainment, not enlightenment. One by one, the guests offer their palms and receive cryptic fates—some grave, others comically vague. The sorceress performs with dramatic gravity, her voice thick with prophetic flair, turning every word into a spectacle. Denis,…-
141.2 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 7 8 9 10 Next
