Ambrose BIERCE - Libros y biografía

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Ambrose Bierce - The condemned guy stands on a bridge, his arms sure behind his back. A noose is tied round his neck. In a moment he's going to meet his fate: DEATH BY...

Ambrose Bierce's 'Ashes of the Beacon' is a haunting collection of short stories that delve into the darker aspects of human nature. Bierce's signature style of writing with a twist of irony and wit is...

After his ship springs a leak during a voyage, a sailor details the amusingly bizarre dangers that one can face when transporting a cargo of cats across the open seas. This light-hearted short story by...

In San Francisco, three physicians discuss man’s hereditary, and superstitious, fear of the dead. Dr. Mancher wonders if it is, indeed, universal. Dr. Helberson says it is; it is all a matter of circumstance....

On a warm afternoon in the fall of 1861 Carter Druse is on picket duty on top of a cliff overlooking a valley where five regiments of the Union army are resting. The enemy is near, and the Union force...

A young man works for his father at his dog-oil business whilst simultaneously helping his mother with her work as well. But when his duties for each of his parents overlap one day, the consequences are...

William Harker is the only witness to the death of his friend, Hugh Morgan. Morgan’s body suggests that he has died traumatically, but when Harker tries to explain what he saw of his friend’s last moments,...

Peyton Farquhar, a confederate sympathizer, stands to be hanged for his role in a plot to demolish Owl Creek Bridge. As he awaits death, Farquhar considers the possibility of escape—the chances of slipping...

When Irene Marlowe refuses a marriage proposal from the man she loves, he demands she tell him her reasons why. Irene indulges him by telling the tale of her tragic family history, speaking of the glowing...

Si ces épigrammes devaient être gravés sur la tombe d'un monument, ce serait un monument à la liberté... de pensée. Que l'on en juge : "Nous nous soumettons à la majorité parce que nous y sommes tenus....

"Um habitante de Carcosa" foi publicado, pela primeira vez, em 25 de dezembro de 1886, no número de Natal do San Francisco News Letter and California Advertiser. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) foi um autor,...

In his collection of stories titled 'Negligible Tales', Ambrose Bierce showcases his signature style of dark humor and wit that sets him apart as a remarkable satirist in American literature. Through...

Ambrose Bierce's 'The Mocking-Bird' is a collection of short stories that delve into the darker side of human nature. Bierce's distinctive literary style, characterized by sharp wit, irony, and a keen...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Fiend's Delight (novella + short stories + poetry)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Fiend's Delight, a compilation...

In 'Write It Right: A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults' by Ambrose Bierce, the author presents a comprehensive guide to common errors in writing and language usage. Bierce's witty and sharp style shines...

Ambrose Bierce's 'The Cynic's Word Book' is a collection of satirical definitions that provide a witty and critical examination of society and human nature. Written in the style of a dictionary, Bierce's...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Parenticide Club (My Favorite Murder + Oil of Dog + An Imperfect Conflagration + The Hypnotist)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of...

"— Você está falando sério?... acredita realmente que uma máquina pensa?". Assim começa O Mestre de Moxon, conto publicado originalmente em 1893, de um dos grandes escritores norte-americanos: Ambrose...

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The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American journalist Ambrose Bierce, consisting of common words followed by humorous and satirical definitions. The lexicon was written over...

Ambrose Bierce foi considerado um mestre do inglês puro por seus contemporâneos, e praticamente tudo o que produziu era notável por sua formulação criteriosa e economia de estilo. O autor escreveu em...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce ( 1842 –  1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature"...

A Moral Principle met a Material Interest on a bridge wide enough for but one. “Down, you base thing!” thundered the Moral Principle, “and let me pass over you!” The Material Interest merely looked in...

Bierce edited the twelve volumes of The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, which were published from 1909 to 1912. The seventh volume consists solely of The Devil's Dictionary. Bierce has been criticized...

"A Baby Tramp" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce. Ambrose Bierce (1842 – 1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer.  

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 – 1914) was an American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer. Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature"...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. He wrote the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and compiled a satirical lexicon,...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Best Of Ambrose Bierce: The Damned Thing + An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge + The Devil's Dictionary + Chickamauga (4 Classics in 1 Book)" is formatted for your eReader...

A collection of essays in which Bierce talks about modern civilization and all its faults, including the death penalty, emancipated women, immortality, civilisation and more.

Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories is a classic collection of Ambrose Bierce (An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge) horror stories that contains the following titles: The Spook House, Present at...