A Horseman in the Sky
by Ambrose Bierce
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A Horseman in the Sky: Genre 1 key example

Key Examples in A Horseman in the Sky

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Explanation and Analysis:

“A Horseman in the Sky” is a short story that can be considered an example of both Realism and Gothic literature. Realist literature seeks to capture the realities of a certain time period. In the story, for example, Bierce takes pains to capture the brutal realities of the Civil War. He clearly pulls from his real-life experience as a Union soldier when describing military tactics and strategies in the story. Bierce’s specific experience as a topographical engineer who mapped the terrain of potential battlefields likely also influenced his descriptions of the landscape.