The Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce

• Publisher: Ancient Chapters
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Literature
• eBook ISBN:
  9791070130124
• Subtopic: Classics
• Index: Literature

A powerful collection of stories and writings from one of America's greatest literary voices. This anthology gathers Ambrose Bierce's unforgettable tales of war, psychological horror, mystery, and satire. Known for his sharp wit and haunting storytelling, Bierce explores fear, death, human weakness, and the darker side of life with remarkable intensity. Filled with suspense, realism, and chilling atmosphere, the collection remains a landmark of classic American literature and horror fiction. Written by Ambrose Bierce. Discover a master of dark storytelling and unforgettable suspense—download your copy today.

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