** "The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 08" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of short stories, thought-provoking essays, and clever sayings that showcase the author's signature dark humor and biting social criticism. Opening with "A Bottomless Grave," the book follows John Brenwalter's account of his family's bizarre response to his father's unexpected death, driven by his mother's strange request that leads to his eventual imprisonment under suspect circumstances that he believes are politically driven. Through his sharp wit, Bierce explores themes of mortality, morality, and the absurdities of human existence, with a unique viewpoint shaped by experiences in the Civil War and insightful observations of society. Each story is filled with irony and satire, reflecting the author's criticism of war and society while offering a glimpse into the darker aspects of human nature and challenging conventional values with a sarcastic and poignant narrative. **
The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 08 Negligible Tales, On With the Dance, Epigrams
By Ambrose Bierce
** A family spirals into chaos and absurdity when a strange request leads to imprisonment, setting the stage for a collection of darkly humorous tales.
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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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