Ambrose - Libros y biografía

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842[2] – circa 1914[1]) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. He wrote the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"...

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842[2] – circa 1914[1]) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. He wrote the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"...

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,...

Un dizionario originale e unico nel suo genere, caustico, cinico, infernale. Nulla è risparmiato dagli strali ironici e dissacratori di Ambrose Bierce, uno fra gli autori più celebrati e controversi della...

Il club dei parenticidi è una delle opere più folli e meno conosciute dell'autore del Dizionario del diavolo. Quattro incredibili narrazioni sospese fra umore nero e provocazione, celebrazione del delitto...

''The Devil's Dictionary'' is a humorous look at English vocabulary by American writer and columnist Ambrose Bierce.  When you first hear the title "The Devil's Dictionary", you may think the book has...

In this dictionary Bierce compiles the canon of human weaknesses, prejudices, absurdities and habits. The subtle, nasty ”definitions” of words expose the very aspect in them that normal consciousness...

Ambrose Bierce's 'The Damned Thing' is a classic horror short story that delves into the nature of fear and the unknown. Written in Bierce's signature style of dark and cynical prose, the story follows...

Ambrose Bierce never owned a horse, a carriage, or a car; he was a renter who never owned his own home. He was a man on the move, a man who traveled light: and in the end he rode, with all of his possessions,...

Of the many causes that conspired to bring about the lamentable failure of "self-government" in ancient America the most general and comprehensive was, of course, the impracticable nature of the system...

Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, and especially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in the Civil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and...

A Cynic Looks at Life is an essay written by Ambrose Bierce. Misanthropes, grumps, and the hopelessly jaded will relish every ruthlessly witty word of Ambrose Bierce's essay collection A Cynic Looks at...

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" or "A Dead Man's Dream" is a short story, which is set during the Civil War, is famous for its irregular time sequence and twist ending. Bierce's abandonment of strict...

The writer of these pages is not foolish enough to suppose that he can escape strong and bitter condemnation for his utterances. On this score he is not disposed to be greatly troubled; and for these...

The matter of which this volume is composed appeared originally in the columns of "FUN," when the wisdom of the Fables and the truth of the Tales tended to wholesomely diminish the levity of that jocund...

Ambrose Blacklock's 'A Treatise on Sheep' is a meticulous and informative exploration of the history, biology, and husbandry of sheep. Blacklock's detailed writing style makes this book a valuable resource...

Ambrose Bierce's short story collection, A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky, offers a glimpse into the writer's trademark cynical and darkly humorous style. Set against the backdrop of the American...

Ambrose Bierce's 'Cobwebs from an Empty Skull' is a collection of satirical and humorous short stories and essays that provide witty commentary on various societal issues. Bierce's writing style is characterized...

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians is a collection of short stories written by Ambrose Bierce. Published in 1891, the 26 stories detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War....

In 'The Fiend's Delight' by Ambrose Bierce, the reader is taken on a journey through a collection of dark and twisted short stories that explore the depths of human nature and the macabre. This book showcases...

Ambrose Bierce's 'The Mocking-Bird' is a riveting collection of short stories that delve into the darker aspects of human nature, often showcasing the author's signature satirical tone and sharp wit....

Ambrose Bierce's 'The Devil's Dictionary' is a satirical lexicon that redefines common terms in a witty and cynical manner, reflecting the author's unique perspective on human nature and societal norms....

The Devils Dictionary Ambrose Bierce - Ambrose Bierces Devils Dictionary is a classic that stands alongside the best work of satirists such as Twain, Mencken, and Thurber. This unabridged edition will...

Ambrose Bierce's 'Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories' is a collection of haunting tales that delve into the realms of supernatural and eerie occurrences. Written in Bierce's trademark style...

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed...

Ambrose Bierce's book, 'The Parenticide Club,' is a collection of short stories that explore dark and satirical themes. Bierce's writing style is characterized by its sharp wit, clever wordplay, and thought-provoking...

Ambrose Bierce's collection of essays, 'The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays,' delves into various topics such as philosophy, literature, and politics with his trademark satirical and sardonic style....

Ambrose Bierce's 'Can Such Things Be?' is a collection of haunting and macabre short stories that delve into the supernatural and the inexplicable. Bierce's literary style is marked by his use of vivid...

In 'Ashes of the Beacon' by Ambrose Bierce, the reader is immersed in a collection of short stories that reflect the author's distinct literary style of dark humor and satirical wit. Set against the backdrop...

Ambrose Bierce's 'Cobwebs from an Empty Skull' is a collection of witty and satirical short stories that explore various aspects of human nature and society. Written in Bierce's distinctive style, known...