Ambrose Bierce Quotes
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Ambrose Bierce (1842–circa 1914) was an American writer, journalist, and satirist, best known for his short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and his sardonic lexicon "The Devil's Dictionary." Born on June 24, 1842, in Meigs County, Ohio, Bierce's experiences as a Union soldier during the Civil War profoundly influenced his writing. more
Ambrose Bierce (1842–circa 1914) was an American writer, journalist, and satirist, best known for his short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and his sardonic lexicon "The Devil's Dictionary." Born on June 24, 1842, in Meigs County, Ohio, Bierce's experiences as a Union soldier during the Civil War profoundly influenced his writing. His collection "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians" (1891) stands out for its vivid depiction of war's brutality. Bierce's incisive wit and keen observation also shone in his journalism, notably with his column in the San Francisco Examiner. In 1913, he disappeared in Mexico while covering the Mexican Revolution, and his fate remains unknown. less
