Works of Ambrose Bierce

Works of Ambrose Bierce

by Ambrose Bierce
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Publication Date: 30/08/2014

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Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. He wrote the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and compiled a satirical lexicon, The Devil's Dictionary. His vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters", and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce".


Despite his reputation as a searing critic, Bierce was known to encourage younger writers, including poet George Sterling and fiction writer W. C. Morrow. Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. His style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, impossible events and the theme of war.


In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. While traveling with rebel troops, he disappeared without a trace.


This book is contained 18 works;


The Fiend's Delight


Cobwebs From an Empty Skull


Can Such Things Be?


An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge


Black Beetles in Amber


Fantastic Fables


Shapes of Clay


Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories


The Devil's Dictionary


The Cynic's Word Book


The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce VOl.I


The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce VOL.II


The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce VOL.VIII


Write It Right


The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays


The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter


The Parenticide Club


A Cynic Looks at Life

ISBN:
1230000264638
1230000264638
Category:
Short stories
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
30-08-2014
Language:
English
Publisher:
Unsecretbooks.com
Ambrose Bierce

A veteran of the American Civil War who fought at Shiloh and Chickamauga in the Union ranks, Bierce became one of America's best-known writers and journalists, admired for his insolent, entertaining and sometimes courageous columns.

In 1913 he set off for Mexico, then in the throes of revolution, and was never seen again. Ralph Steadman is the author of many illustrated books including Sigmund Freud, I Leonardo, The Big I Am, The Scar-Strangled Banner, Alice and Animal Farm. His most recent publication is the novel, Doodaaa.

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