Ambrose Bierce, best stories

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842 - 1914) 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, The Devil's Dictionary. His style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, impossible events and the theme of war. In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. While traveling with rebel troops, he disappeared without a trace. In this book: The Devil's Dictionary Can Such Things Be? An Occurrence at Owl Creek Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Aug 31, 2017

Number of Pages: 236 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1975948572

ISBN-13: 9781975948573