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Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. | Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. | ||
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In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. He was rumored to be traveling with rebel troops, but was not seen again. | In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. He was rumored to be traveling with rebel troops, but was not seen again. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose_Bierce Ambrose Bierce] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose_Bierce Ambrose Bierce] @ Wikipedia | ||
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Revision as of 05:03, 29 March 2016
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842[2] – circa 1914) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist.
Life
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. He was rumored to be traveling with rebel troops, but was not seen again.
See also
External links
- Ambrose Bierce @ Wikipedia
