![]() ![]() While traveling with rebel troops, the elderly writer disappeared without a trace. In 1913, Bierce traveled to Mexico to gain a first-hand perspective on that country's ongoing revolution. This style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, the theme of war, and impossible events. ![]() Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. The sardonic view of human nature that informed his work ā along with his vehemence as a critic, with his motto "nothing matters" ā earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce." Despite his reputation as a searing critic, however, Bierce was known to encourage younger writers, including poet George Sterling and fiction writer W. Today, he is best known for his short story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and his satirical lexicon, The Devil's Dictionary. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (Jā after December 26, 1913) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist and satirist. The Wikipedia entry for the book uses the title Tales of Soldiers and Civilians. The 1891 edition is entitled In The Midst Of Life Tales Of Soldiers And Civilians. ![]() The 1909 edition omits six stories from the original 1891 edition these six stories are added to this recording (from an undated English edition). These stories detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War. ![]()
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