"The Fiend's Delight" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of short, comically dark stories and essays from the 1800s, that uses sharp observations to look at society and the flawed nature of people. Through his stories, Bierce makes fun of the ridiculous parts of life, presenting characters who show the weak and silly aspects of being human. Right from the start, the author uses strange humor combined with deep reflections to prepare you for the stories. The volume includes stories that examine feelings of hopelessness, funny family moments, and the grim jokes found in morality. With stories like a woman considering ending her life, to a man enjoying the New Year without a care, each story shows a different person or event, creating a picture of a world full of sad events mixed with funny moments. Full of Bierce’s signature dark wit, the writing is both entertaining and makes you think, encouraging readers to consider the strange parts of life and the behavior of people.
The Fiend's Delight
By Ambrose Bierce
Prepare for cynical humor and unsettling truths, as a collection of stories expose the absurdities of human existence with a darkly comedic touch.
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About the AuthorAmbrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature", and his book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians was named by the Grolier Club one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900.
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature", and his book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians was named by the Grolier Club one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900.
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