"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 12" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection showcasing the author’s satirical humor through various short writings. This compilation presents whimsical tales and witty observations on life, animals, nature, and humanity, all filtered through Bierce's unique and clever perspective. The collection starts with absurd stories, frequently told from a youthful viewpoint and influenced by Uncle Edward, which creates a playful, nonsensical world. The book contains entertaining anecdotes centered on animals, seen mainly through a youth's experiences with his Uncle Ned; and the narrative employs playful language and imaginative situations to highlight rats, goats, and their funny qualities. These humorous events from Johnny's family life create a light hearted tone that invites laughter and encourages thought about deeper truths about nature and society.
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By Ambrose Bierce
Experience a collection of satirical and humorous writings, where absurd tales of animals and people intertwine, inviting readers to laugh at the world's nonsensical nature.
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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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