02651cam a22003493u 4500 36218 UtSlPG 20260610133827.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23007856 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914? The Letters of Ambrose Bierce, With a Memoir by George Sterling Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-05-25 Produced by David Clarke, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Letters of Ambrose Bierce, With a Memoir by George Sterling" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of correspondence accompanied by an introductory memoir, written in the early 20th century. This volume offers a rare glimpse into the thoughts and views of Bierce, a complex figure known for his sharp wit and dark literary style. It captures his reflections on art, literature, and society, revealing a man who straddles the line between fame and obscurity while partaking in the cultural debates of his time. At the start of the work, we are introduced to Bierce through an insightful memoir by George Sterling, who highlights Bierce’s underground reputation and his struggles with recognition. The opening portion sets the tone for a series of letters that reflect Bierce's philosophical musings on writing and life, where he expresses disdain for literature that serves a social purpose over pure artistic expression. He encourages recipients of his letters, particularly a young woman named Blanche, to write for the sake of art rather than social reform, asserting that true artistic endeavor should be freed from altruistic motives. Through this correspondence, readers encounter Bierce's candid critique of human nature and societal norms, framed by his distinct perspective as a journalist and writer from the late 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914? -- Correspondence Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914? Sterling, George, 1869-1926 Pope, Bertha Clark https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36218 77058 77058