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_aBierce, Ambrose, _d1842-1914? |
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_aThe Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 08 : _bNegligible Tales, On With the Dance, Epigrams |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-04-11 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aNegligible tales -- The parenticide club -- The fourth estate -- The ocean wave -- "On with the dance!" a review. | |
| 508 | _aPaul Hollander, Govert Schipper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 08" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of short stories and essays likely written in the early 20th century. This volume includes various tales, such as "Negligible Tales," "The Parenticide Club," and witty epigrams that reflect Bierce's dark humor and incisive satirical style. The topics range from absurdities of life and death to ironic takes on war and society, presenting a unique perspective influenced by the author's experiences in the Civil War and his sharp observations on human nature. At the start of the collection, the opening story "A Bottomless Grave" introduces us to the narrator, John Brenwalter, whose dysfunctional family life is illustrated through the tragicomic lens of their father's sudden death and the ensuing chaos. The tale unfolds as John's mother makes a bizarre request following the tragedy, leading to John's imprisonment for what he claims was a political act. As the story progresses, it sarcastically reveals the family's descent into crime and absurdity, blending dark humor with a narrative that critiques morality and societal norms. The subsequent tales promise similar wit and commentary, establishing Bierce's distinctive voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aAmerican literature | ||
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