A Cynic Looks at Life

Ambrose Bierce

Summary

'A Cynic Looks at Life' by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of essays, published in 1912, that offers a biting, yet thought-provoking commentary on a range of topics. In these essays, Bierce cynically dissects civilization, language, nature, the death penalty, immortality, and women's emancipation. While his views are often controversial, they are also insightful and challenging, providing readers with a fresh perspective on some of life's most fundamental questions.

Available since: 11/25/2019.

Print length: 133 pages.

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