New Releases by Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce is the author of A Horseman in the Sky (2024), The Eyes of the Panther (2024), The Devil’s Dictionary (2023), The Cynic's Word Book (2021), An Occurrence at Owl Creek (Annotated) (2021).

28 results found

A Horseman in the Sky

release date: Jan 01, 2024
A Horseman in the Sky
»A Horseman in the Sky« is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, originally published in 1889. AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil''s Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«

The Eyes of the Panther

release date: Jan 01, 2024
The Eyes of the Panther
»The Eyes of the Panther« is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, originally published in 1897. AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil''s Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«

The Devil’s Dictionary

release date: Jul 09, 2023
The Devil’s Dictionary
What if words could reveal the absurdities of human nature? "The Devil’s Dictionary" by Ambrose Bierce offers a satirical exploration of language and society, presenting a collection of witty and cynical definitions that challenge conventional wisdom. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century America, this work reflects the cultural and social dynamics of its time, capturing the spirit of an era marked by rapid industrialization and social change. Bierce, known for his sharp wit and dark humor, uses this dictionary to critique the follies and vices of humanity, turning everyday words into biting commentary on human behavior. Themes of irony, skepticism, and the human condition permeate the text, inviting readers to question the true meaning behind the words they use. Through his clever redefinitions, Bierce exposes the contradictions and hypocrisies of society, encouraging a deeper reflection on the nature of truth and morality. By engaging with this work, readers gain insight into the complexities of language and its power to shape perception, offering a timeless perspective on the human experience.

The Cynic's Word Book

release date: Oct 08, 2021
The Cynic's Word Book
The dictionary was never meant to be an extensive project, and the entries don''t go any further than the one for "Lord." As Bierce writes in the preface, "As it was no part of the author''s purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk. ... In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed—enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor—there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling." Apparently it was acceptable, as a second edition, this time called The Devil''s Dictionary, was published in 1911.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek (Annotated)

release date: Mar 11, 2021
An Occurrence at Owl Creek (Annotated)
Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-The purpose of realizing this historical context is to approach the understanding of a historical epoch from the elements provided by the text. Hence the importance of placing the document in context. It is necessary to unravel what its author or authors have said, how it has been said, when, why and where, always relating it to its historical moment.Incident at the Owl Creek Bridge (An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge) - sometimes translated into Spanish as: An incident at the Owl Bridge - is a horror account of the American writer Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), originally published in the July 13, 1890 edition of the San Francisco Examiner, and then reissued in the anthology of 1891: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (Tales of Soldiers and Civilians).An incident at the Owl Creek Bridge, probably one of Ambrose Bierce''s most notable stories, puts us in the American Civil War, where a group of soldiers prepare to execute a prisoner. They hang him at the Owl Bridge (Owl Creek), but the rope breaks and the prisoner falls into the waters of the river,

Ambrose Bierce - Fantastic Fables

release date: Nov 19, 2020
Ambrose Bierce - Fantastic Fables
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. Includes a biography of the author.

The Devil's Dictionary Illustrated

release date: Sep 13, 2020
The Devil's Dictionary Illustrated
The Devil''s Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American Civil War soldier, journalist, and writer Ambrose Bierce consisting of common words followed by humorous and satirical definitions. The lexicon was written over three decades as a series of installments for magazines and newspapers. Bierce''s witty definitions were imitated and plagiarized for years before he gathered them into books, first as The Cynic''s Word Book in 1906 and then in a more complete version as The Devil''s Dictionary in 1911.Initial reception of the book versions was mixed. In the decades following, however, the stature of The Devil''s Dictionary grew. It has been widely quoted, frequently translated, and often imitated, earning a global reputation. In the 1970s, The Devil''s Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration.[1] It has been called "howlingly funny"[2], and Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig wrote that The Devil''s Dictionary is "probably the most brilliant work of satire written in America. And maybe one of the greatest in all of world literature."

The Devil's Dictionary-(Annotated)

release date: Jul 09, 2020
The Devil's Dictionary-(Annotated)
The Devil''s Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American Civil War soldier, journalist, and writer Ambrose Bierce consisting of common words followed by humorous and satirical definitions. The lexicon was written over three decades as a series of installments for magazines and newspapers.

The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce

release date: Jun 07, 2020
The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce
"The Damned Thing" is a horror short story written by American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer Ambrose Bierce. It first appeared in Tales from New York Town Topics on December 7, 1893.[1]Summary"The Damned Thing" is written in four parts, each with a comical subtitle. The story begins in Hugh Morgan''s cabin, where local men have gathered around the battered corpse of Hugh Morgan to hold an inquest concerning his death. William Harker, a witness to the death, enters and is sworn in by the coroner to relate the circumstances. William reads a prepared statement about a hunting and fishing outing undertaken with Morgan

The Death of Halpin Frayser

release date: Dec 11, 2019
The Death of Halpin Frayser
"The Death of Halpin Frayser" is a Gothic ghost story by Ambrose Bierce. It was first published in the San Francisco periodical The Wave on December 19, 1891 before appearing in the 1893 collection Can Such Things Be? Halpin Frayser, a 32-year-old resident of the Napa Valley, awakens from a dreamless sleep speaking the mysterious words "Catherine Larue" into the darkness. Earlier that day, Frayser went hunting in the vicinity of Mount Saint Helena. As he wanders the darkness and chooses a "road less travelled", it is clear there is something devious about. Halpin dreams about a haunted forest dripping with blood and is stricken with fear. In his dream, Halpin grabs a red-leather pocketbook and begins to write with blood a dark poem (in the manner of Freneau''s "The House of Night") but before he can write too much, he is confronted by the corpse of his mother... Famous works of the author Ambrose Bierce: "A Psychological Shipwreck", "Killed at Resaca",, "An Inhabitant of Carcosa", "One of the Missing", "A Tough Tussle", "An Unfinished Race", "One of Twins", "A Horseman in the Sky", "The Spook House", "The Middle Toe of the Right Foot", "The Man and the Snake", "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", "The Realm of the Unreal", "The Boarded Window", "The Secret of Macarger''s Gulch", "The Death of Halpin Frayser", "The Damned Thing", "The Eyes of the Panther", "Moxon''s Master", "The Moonlit Road", "Beyond the Wall".

Fantastic Fables

release date: Sep 25, 2019
Fantastic Fables
Reproduction of the original: Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce

Shapes of Clay

release date: Sep 25, 2019
Shapes of Clay
Reproduction of the original: Shapes of Clay by Ambrose Bierce

In the Midst of Life

release date: Feb 26, 2019
In the Midst of Life
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Write It Right

release date: Jul 02, 2018
Write It Right
Write it Right Ambrose Bierce Amusing and thought-provoking, this A-to-Z compendium outlines common oral and written gaffes. Ambrose Bierce, a celebrated literary wit, assembled his informative compilation in 1909 from many years of observations and notes. He advocates precision in language, offering alternatives to grammatical lapses and inaccurate word choices. Moneyed for Wealthy: "The moneyed men of New York." One might as sensibly say, "The cattled men of Texas," or, "The lobstered men of the fish market." We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

The Cynics Word Book

release date: Oct 05, 2017
The Cynics Word Book
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842[2] - circa 1914[3]) 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 vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters", and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce". Despite his reputation as a searing critic, Bierce was known to encourage younger writers, including the poets George Sterling and Herman George Scheffauer and the fiction writer W. C. Morrow. Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. 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. He was rumored to be traveling with rebel troops, and was not seen again.

The Cynic's Word Book. By: Ambrose Bierce

release date: Oct 12, 2016
The Cynic's Word Book. By: Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - circa 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 vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters," and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce." Despite his reputation as a searing critic, Bierce was known to encourage younger writers, including the poets George Sterling and Herman George Scheffauer and the fiction writer W. C. Morrow. Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. 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. He was rumored to be traveling with rebel troops, and was not seen again. Bierce was born in a log cabin at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio, on June 24, 1842, to Marcus Aurelius Bierce (1799-1876) and Laura Sherwood Bierce.His mother was a descendant of William Bradford. He was the tenth of thirteen children whose father gave all names beginning with the letter "A": in order of birth, the Bierce siblings were Abigail, Amelia, Ann, Addison, Aurelius, Augustus, Almeda, Andrew, Albert, and Ambrose. His parents were a poor but literary couple who instilled in him a deep love for books and writing.Bierce grew up in Kosciusko County, Indiana, attending high school at the county seat, Warsaw.He left home at 15 to become a "printer''s devil" at a small Ohio newspaper.

The Devils Dictionary

release date: Jul 15, 2016
The Devils Dictionary
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - circa 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 vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters", and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce"

Ambrose Bierce's Civil War

release date: Nov 06, 2015
Ambrose Bierce's Civil War
This powerful collection contains the very best of this world-renowned author''s writings. All of the short stories and factual accounts of the Civil War presented here form a searing, unflinching portrait of this terrible war. For fiction and non-fiction fans and history buffs alike.

Moxon's Master

release date: Dec 01, 2013
Moxon's Master
Moxon''s Master is a short story by Ambrose Bierce. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (born June 24, 1842, assumed to have died sometime after December 26, 1913) 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 vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters", and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce". Despite his reputation as a searing critic, Bierce was known to encourage younger writers, including poet George Sterling and fiction writer W. C. Morrow. Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. 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. Bierce was considered a master of pure English by his contemporaries, and virtually everything that came from his pen was notable for its judicious wording and economy of style. He wrote in a variety of literary genres. His short stories are held among the best of the 19th century, providing a popular following based on his roots. He wrote realistically of the terrible things he had seen in the war in such stories as "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", "The Boarded Window", "Killed at Resaca", and "Chickamauga". In addition to his ghost and war stories, he also published several volumes of poetry. His Fantastic Fables anticipated the ironic style of grotesquerie that became a more common genre in the 20th century. One of Bierce''s most famous works is his much-quoted book, The Devil''s Dictionary, originally an occasional newspaper item which was first published in book form in 1906 as The Cynic''s Word Book. It consists of satirical definitions of English words which lampoon cant and political double-talk. Under the entry "leonine", meaning a single line of poetry with an internal rhyming scheme, he included an apocryphal couplet written by the fictitious "Bella Peeler Silcox" (i.e. Ella Wheeler Wilcox) in which an internal rhyme is achieved in both lines only by mispronouncing the rhyming words: The electric light invades the dunnest deep of Hades. Cries Pluto, ''twixt his snores: "O tempora! O mores! Bierce''s twelve-volume Collected Works were published in 1909, the seventh volume of which consists solely of The Devil''s Dictionary, the title Bierce himself preferred to The Cynic''s Word Book.

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories

release date: Mar 05, 2012
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories
This modestly priced volume includes 23 stories in all — many of Bierce''s best, from the Civil War classic "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" to the renowned horror tale "The Moonlit Road."

THE DEVIL’S DICTIONARY

release date: Jan 01, 2009

In the Midst of Life Tales of Soldiers A

release date: Jun 01, 2006
In the Midst of Life Tales of Soldiers A
This large print title is set in Tieras 16pt font as reccomended by the RNIB.

An Imperfect Conflagration

release date: Jan 01, 2004

Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

release date: Jan 01, 2003

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce ...: In motley: Kings of beasts: Two administrations; Miscellaneous

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce ...: The devil's dictionary

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce ...: Can such things be? The ways of ghosts. Soldier-folk. Some haunted houses

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians
Questing after Pancho Villa''s revolutionary forces, Ambose Bierce rode into Mexico in 1913 and completely vanished off the face of the earth. Though his ultimate fate remains a mystery to this day, Bierce''s contribution to American letter''s rests firmly on the basis of his incomparable Devil''s Dictionary and a remarkable body of short fiction. This new collection gathers some three dozen of Bierce''s finest stories, including the celebrated Civil War fictions "An Occurrence at Owl Creek" and "Chickamauga, " his macabre masterpieces "The Damned Thing" and "Moxon''s Master, " and his hilariously horrific "Oil of Dog" and "My Favorite Murder." Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
28 results found


  • Aboutread.com makes it one-click away to discover great books from local library by linking books/movies to your library catalog search.

  • Copyright © 2026 Aboutread.com