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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce

2025 Released
192 Pages
3-4 Hours
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Anson Street PressISBN 9781023052443

Volume 8 of "The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce" presents a curated selection of the celebrated American author's sharpest wit and most incisive observations. This collection, subtitled "Epigrams, On With the Dance, Negligible Tales," showcases Bierce's mastery of satire and his talent for crafting memorable short stories.

Included are his famously cynical epigrams, offering pointed commentary on society and human nature. "On With the Dance" provides further examples of his satirical prowess, while "Negligible Tales" presents a collection of brief yet potent narratives.

Bierce's work remains relevant and thought-provoking, offering a glimpse into the social and intellectual landscape of his time, and a continued source of darkly humorous entertainment. His unique voice and unflinching perspective make this volume a valuable addition to any collection of American literature.

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Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce was an American writer, critic and war veteran. Bierce fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War, eventually rising to the rank of brevet major before resigning from the Army following an 1866 expedition across the Great Plains. Bierce’s harrowing experiences during the Civil War, particularly those at the Battle of Shiloh, shaped a writing career that included editorials, novels, short stories and poetry. Among his most famous works are “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” “The Boarded Window,” “Chickamauga,” and What I Saw of Shiloh. While on a tour of Civil-War battlefields in 1913, Bierce is believed to have joined Pancho Villa’s army before disappearing in the chaos of the Mexican Revolution.

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