"A Cynic Looks at Life" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of essays and opinions from the early 1900s that shares a dark and sarcastic view of humanity. The book takes a hard look at how people act, what society expects, and whether being civilized truly makes us better. Instead, the author suggests that civilization simply uncovers how flawed and contradictory we really are. With sharp humor, the writings discuss topics like love for one’s country, unfair treatment in society, and the problems with following the crowd. He proposes that what we call progress can often lead to pain and unfairness. The essays mix humor with an exploration of tough ethical questions, pushing readers to think about the contradictions around them and within themselves.
A Cynic Looks at Life
By Ambrose Bierce
Explore a world where society's truths are twisted into cynical observations, revealing the flaws and hypocrisies hidden within humanity's grand facade.
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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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