"The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of essays that shares a range of sharp observations and social explorations into the author's political and societal themes. Bierce's work examines government, authority, and the essence of civilization, while his insightful humor provides thoughtful commentary on ideologies. At its heart, the collection clarifies political ideas like "Socialist," "Anarchist," and "Nihilist," revealing the fraught tensions between authority and public objection, showing the need for both regulation and governance in the maintenance of social order. Bierce critiques the extremes of political philosophy and emphasizes the practical failures of self-governance and also considers the decay of civilization that includes moral contradictions that challenge the progression of political systems.
The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909
By Ambrose Bierce
Explore a realm of political philosophy and social critique, where ideologies clash, authority is challenged, and the fate of civilization hangs in the balance.
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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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