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Ambrose Bierce

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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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce is a short story written in the late 19th century, during the American Civil War era. The narrat...

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The Devil's Dictionary

"The Devil's Dictionary" by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical reference work first published in the late 19th century. This unique dictionary offers defin...

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Black Beetles in Amber

"Black Beetles in Amber" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of satirical poems and verses written during the late 19th century. The work is characteriz...

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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 11 Antepenultimata

"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 11" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This volume, subtitl...

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A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky

"A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores...

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The Parenticide Club

"The Parenticide Club" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of darkly humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a satiri...

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A Cynic Looks at Life

"A Cynic Looks at Life" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of essays and philosophical reflections written during the early 20th century. The book exam...

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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01

"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of various writings encompassing historical monographs, essays, ...

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Cobwebs from an Empty Skull

"Cobwebs from an Empty Skull" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of satirical fables and tales written during the late 19th century. The book encapsula...

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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 10 The Opinionator

"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 10" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of essays and critiques written in the early 20th century. This ...

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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 09 Tangential Views

"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 09" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of essays and thought pieces written in the early 20th century. T...

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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 12 In Motley

"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 12" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of humorous and satirical writings likely compiled in the early 2...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Ambrose Bierce

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Ambrose Bierce" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of literary works belonging to the author, categorized and...

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The Fiend's Delight

Written under pseudonym Dod Grile

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The Cynic's Word Book

"The Cynic's Word Book" by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical lexicon written in the late 19th century. It presents a collection of definitions that twist ...

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Can Such Things Be?

"Can Such Things Be?" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of supernatural tales written during the late 19th century. The stories delve into themes of d...

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Fantastic Fables

"Fantastic Fables" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of satirical fables written during the late 19th century. The book presents a series of whimsical...

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The Letters of Ambrose Bierce, With a Memoir by George Sterling

"The Letters of Ambrose Bierce, With a Memoir by George Sterling" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of correspondence accompanied by an introductory m...

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The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909

"The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The essays reflect Bierce's a...

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The Damned Thing 1898, From "In the Midst of Life"

"The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce is a short story written in the late 19th century. This work belongs to the horror genre, exploring themes of the...

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