The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce: Negligible Tales On With the Dance Epigrams - Master of American Satire: Dark Tales and Thought-Provoking Epigrams

Ambrose Bierce

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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce: Negligible Tales, On With the Dance, Epigrams showcases the stylistic intricacies and thematic obsessions characteristic of Bierce's oeuvre. This compilation reveals his mastery in blending dark humor with incisive social commentary, offering readers a kaleidoscope of short stories, epigrams, and essays that defy conventional storytelling. Bierce frequently incorporates themes of absurdity, existential ennui, and the vagaries of human nature, while employing a sharp, ironic tone that places him within the American literary canon of the late 19th century, alongside contemporaries such as Mark Twain and Henry James. Ambrose Bierce, a complex figure in American literature, was both a distinguished journalist and a Civil War veteran whose experiences deeply influenced his writing. His sharp observations on life, death, and the human condition resonate throughout his works, stemming from a keen awareness of societal hypocrisy and the fragility of existence. His often skeptical perspective mirrors the disillusionment of his time, offering a poignant critique of both individual and collective human folly. Readers seeking a profound exploration of human truths, delivered with acerbic wit and poignant insight, will find The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce to be an essential addition to their literary collection. This volume not only serves as an invitation to engage with Bierce's unique worldview but also offers an enduring reflection on themes that remain relevant in contemporary discourse.

Disponible desde: 12/08/2023.

Longitud de impresión: 171 páginas.

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