The collected works of Ambrose Bierce
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The collected works of Ambrose Bierce

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The collected works of Ambrose Bierce

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Darkly witty. Chillingly brilliant. A master of irony and the macabre. Ambrose Bierce—known as "Bitter Bierce"—was one of America's most distinctive voices, blending razor-sharp satire with haunting tales of horror and war. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce brings together his stories, essays, and fables in one comprehensive edition, showcasing the full range of his genius. Inside this collection you'll discover: ? His powerful Civil War stories, including some of the finest ever written ? Supernatural and horror tales that influenced writers like H. P. Lovecraft ? Satirical essays and biting wit, including selections from The Devil's Dictionary ? A treasury of fiction and commentary that shaped American literature Why readers love it: Master of the uncanny. Bierce's horror stories are eerie, original, and unforgettable. Brilliant war writing. His battlefield tales are praised for their realism and intensity. Unmatched satire. With a wit both caustic and clever, Bierce spares no one. Celebrated & influential Often compared to Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain, Bierce's works combine the Gothic, the grotesque, and the darkly humorous. His influence stretches from early horror writers to modern masters of suspense and satire. ? Step into the sharp, shadowy world of one of America's greatest literary rebels. ? Click "Buy Now" and claim The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce—a definitive library of wit, war, horror, and unforgettable storytelling.

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Information

Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9791070121832
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. THE DEVIL’S DICTIONARY
  2. EPIGRAMS
  3. THE FIEND’S DELIGHT
  4. NUGGETS AND DUST
  5. COBWEBS FROM AN EMPTY SKULL
  6. THE DANCE OF DEATH
  7. ASHES OF THE BEACON
  8. THE LAND BEYOND THE BLOW
  9. FOR THE AHKOOND
  10. IN THE MIDST OF LIFE—TALES OF SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS
  11. CAN SUCH THINGS BE?
  12. THE WAYS OF GHOSTS
  13. SOLDIER-FOLK
  14. SOME HAUNTED HOUSES
  15. “MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES”
  16. THE MONK AND THE HANGMAN’S DAUGHTER
  17. NEGLIGIBLE TALES
  18. THE PARENTICIDE CLUB
  19. THE FOURTH ESTATE
  20. THE OCEAN WAVE
  21. KINGS OF BEASTS
  22. MISCELLANEOUS
  23. FANTASTIC FABLES
  24. FABLES FROM “FUN”
  25. ÆSOPUS EMENDATUS
  26. OLD SAWS WITH NEW TEETH
  27. FABLES IN RHYME
  28. THE MUMMERY
  29. TWO ADMINISTRATIONS
  30. SHAPES OF CLAY
  31. SOME ANTE-MORTEM EPITAPHS
  32. THE SCRAP HEAP
  33. BLACK BEETLES IN AMBER
  34. ON STONE
  35. BITS OF AUTOBIOGRAPHY
  36. “ON WITH THE DANCE!” A REVIEW
  37. TANGENTIAL VIEWS
  38. THE OPINIONATOR
  39. THE REVIEWER
  40. THE CONTROVERSIALIST
  41. THE TIMOROUS REPORTER
  42. THE MARCH HARE
  43. THE SHADOW ON THE DIAL AND OTHER ESSAYS
  44. WRITE IT RIGHT