"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection showcasing the author’s incisive observations and imaginative storytelling from the late 1800s. The book critiques politics, society, and humanity using satire in essays and fictional stories. It starts with a historical piece called "Ashes of the Beacon," where Bierce examines the problems with self-government in olden-day America. He points out the errors and messes caused by bad political ideas, painting a dark picture of violence and unrest. The book then shifts to fiction with "The Land Beyond the Blow," suggesting existential themes and unusual settings which demonstrates Bierce's critical mind and creativity.
The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01
By Ambrose Bierce
Explore a bygone era through the biting wit and dark imagination of a writer dissecting societal flaws and bizarre landscapes.
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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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