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The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 10 / The Opinionator

By Ambrose Bierce
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Essays, Letters & Speeches

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A collection of sharp, satirical essays and reviews that range from critiques of the novel and literary standards to polemics on theater, journalism, language, and social foibles. The pieces combine pointed humor, close readings, and aphoristic judgments to assess writers, trends, and institutions, including examinations of criticism, storytelling forms, stage illusion, orthography, and war. Sections gather reviews, controversialist tracts, reporter’s dispatches, and light-handed meditations, mixing practical advice for writers with caustic commentary on popular taste and cultural pretensions.

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Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) was an American writer, journalist, and Civil War veteran, known for his sharp wit and cynical perspective on life. His most famous work, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," is a poignant exploration of time and perception, often regarded as a classic of American literature. Bierce's writing spans various genres, including short stories, essays, and satirical pieces, with notable collections such as "Fantastic Fables" and "Can Such Things Be?" His unique style and dark humor have left a lasting impact on American literary heritage, making him a significant figure in the realm of 19th-century literature.

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