A Cynic Looks at Life - Couverture souple

Bierce, Ambrose

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1447468546 ISBN 13 : 9781447468547

Editeur : Baker Press, 2016

Synopsis

Ambrose Bierce was well known for his biting wit and cynical approach to life. Here is a collection of essays which showcases this great writers outlook on life, love, power and politics.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Baker Press
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1447468546
• ISBN 13: 9781447468547
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 70
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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