Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce

The Master of Satire and Macabre

Ambrose Bierce, Zenith Crescent Moon Press

• Publisher: Zenith Crescent Moon Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9782384236107
• Year: 2025

Step into the brilliant and enigmatic mind of Ambrose Bierce with "The Complete Works" ???. Renowned for his sharp wit, biting satire, and chilling tales of the macabre, Bierce's writings have captivated readers for generations. ? Explore thought-provoking essays, witty aphorisms, and chilling short stories that delve into the darkest corners of human nature. From his haunting war memoirs ? to his legendary Devil's Dictionary ??, Bierce's works challenge convention and provoke introspection. ? This comprehensive collection spans Bierce's career, showcasing his unparalleled talent across genres, including satire, horror, historical drama, and literary critique. Whether you're intrigued by his mastery of dark storytelling or his incisive commentary, this anthology is an essential addition to your literary repertoire ?. ? Celebrate the legacy of Ambrose Bierce. Download this collection today and experience the brilliance of an author who defies classification and remains as relevant as ever. ???

Table of contents

• THE DEVIL’S DICTIONARY
• EPIGRAMS
• THE FIEND’S DELIGHT
• NUGGETS AND DUST
• COBWEBS FROM AN EMPTY SKULL
• THE DANCE OF DEATH
• ASHES OF THE BEACON
• THE LAND BEYOND THE BLOW
• FOR THE AHKOOND
• IN THE MIDST OF LIFE—TALES OF SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS
• CAN SUCH THINGS BE?
• THE WAYS OF GHOSTS
• SOLDIER-FOLK
• SOME HAUNTED HOUSES
• “MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES”
• THE MONK AND THE HANGMAN’S DAUGHTER
• NEGLIGIBLE TALES
• THE PARENTICIDE CLUB
• THE FOURTH ESTATE
• THE OCEAN WAVE
• KINGS OF BEASTS
• MISCELLANEOUS
• FANTASTIC FABLES
• FABLES FROM “FUN”
• ÆSOPUS EMENDATUS
• OLD SAWS WITH NEW TEETH
• FABLES IN RHYME
• THE MUMMERY
• TWO ADMINISTRATIONS
• SHAPES OF CLAY
• SOME ANTE-MORTEM EPITAPHS
• THE SCRAP HEAP
• BLACK BEETLES IN AMBER
• ON STONE
• BITS OF AUTOBIOGRAPHY
• “ON WITH THE DANCE!” A REVIEW
• TANGENTIAL VIEWS
• THE OPINIONATOR
• THE REVIEWER
• THE CONTROVERSIALIST
• THE TIMOROUS REPORTER
• THE MARCH HARE
• THE SHADOW ON THE DIAL AND OTHER ESSAYS
• WRITE IT RIGHT