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Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0873387775

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This revised edition of Ambrose Bierce's 1892 collection of "Soldiers" and "Civilians" tales fills a void in American literature. A veteran of the Civil War and a journalist known for his integrity and biting satire, Ambrose Bierce was also a lively short-story writer of considerable depth and power. As San Francisco's most famous journalist during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, Bierce was hired by William Randolph Hearst to write a column for San Francisco Examiner, where his "Soldiers" and "Civilians" tales first appeared during the late 1880s. By the standards of his day and ours, Bierce's journalism was often brilliantly insightful, viciously libelous, petty, and grand, frequently in the space of a single paragraph. This edition reveals the often compelling artistry of Bierce's original versions of the tales and the intentionally intricate design and scope of the original collection.

Tales of Soldiers & Civilians

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1036959966

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In the Midst of Life; Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726553017

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In the Midst of Life; Tales of Soldiers and Civilians by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

The stories featured in this collection detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War. Bierce served as a union soldier during the Civil War and his experiences as a soldier served as an inspiration for his writing, particularly for the Soldiers section. In this way, Bierce's anticipates and parallels the work of Ernest Hemingway's, just as his civilian tales later influenced horror writers. Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) was an American writer, journalist, critic, poet, and Civil War veteran, best known for The Devil's Dictionary (1911). He dominated the horror genre as the preeminent innovator of supernatural storytelling in the period between the death of Edgar Allan Poe and the rise of H.P. Lovecraft. Bierce’s death was as mysterious as his strange stories; sometime around 1914 he left for Mexico, wanting to experience the Mexican Revolution firsthand, and was never to be seen again.

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians.

Author : Ambrose Gwinett BIERCE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:558025402

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In the Midst of Life; Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : Bierce Ambrose
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019395699

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In the Midst of Life; Tales of Soldiers and Civilians by Bierce Ambrose Pdf

Written by a Union soldier who fought in the Civil War, this collection of short stories explores the experiences of soldiers and civilians during times of conflict. The stories, which are often darkly humorous or satirical, offer a unique perspective on the trauma of war and the human experience of violence. Bierce's writing style is spare and incisive, making this book a classic of American literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In the Midst of Life

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Short stories, American
ISBN : WISC:89004549465

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Tales of Soldiers & Civilians

Author : Ambrose Gwinett Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : American literature
ISBN : OCLC:1087997212

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Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101177082

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Tales of Soldiers and Civilians by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

Questing after Pancho Villa's revolutionary forces, Ambrose Bierce rode into Mexico in 1913 and was never seen again. He left behind him theDevil's Dictionary and a remarkable body of short fiction. This new collection gathers some of Bierce's finest stories, including the celebrated Civil War fictions 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' and 'Chickamauga', his macabre masterpieces, and his tales of supernatural horror. Reminiscent of Poe, these stories are marked by a sardonic humour and a realistic study of tense emotional states. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (26 Stories: includes Chickamauga + An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge + The Mocking-Bird)

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788074843914

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Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (26 Stories: includes Chickamauga + An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge + The Mocking-Bird) by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (26 Stories: includes Chickamauga + An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge + The Mocking-Bird)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Tales of Soldiers and Civilians is a collection of short stories written by Ambrose Bierce. Published in 1891, the 26 stories detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War. His famous story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is included in this collection. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842-1914) was an American editorialist, journalist, short-story writer and satirist. His short stories are considered among the best of the 19th century, providing a popular following based on his roots. Bierce's lucid, unsentimental style has kept him popular when many of his contemporaries have been consigned to oblivion. His dark, sardonic views and vehemence as a critic earned him the nickname, "Bitter Bierce."

In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1378417240

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

IN THE MIDST OF LIFE

Author : AMBROSE. BIERCE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033691895

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Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : James David Hart,Ambrose Bierce,E. L. G. Steele
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1356327516

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Tales of Soldiers and Civilians. By: Ambrose Bierce. (Original Version)

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1539479455

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Tales of Soldiers and Civilians. By: Ambrose Bierce. (Original Version) by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians is a collection of short stories written by Ambrose Bierce. Published in 1891, the 26 stories detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War. His famous story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is included in this collection.In the preface to the first edition, Bierce maintained that the book had been "denied existence by the chief publishing houses of the country." He credited the eventual publication of the book to his friend, Mr. E. L. G. Steele, a merchant from San Francisco, who was listed with the 1891 copyright.[3] In 1898, Tales was republished along with other stories by G.P. Putnam's Sons under the title In the Midst of Life.George Sterling, in the introduction to a later (1927) edition, noted that as a result of "obtuse critics and a benighted public," the book failed to become the sensation Bierce had expected. The original publication contained nineteen stories, while those in later publications increased in number; 1898 to 22, and 1909 to 26.The original nineteen stories were retained in the 1898 publication, but were not entirely collectively retained in the 1909 edition.Four of these were transferred by Bierce into his collection Collected Works, Can Such Things Be?In a similar fashion, Bierce moved eight stories into the 1909 version of In the Midst of Life from the 1893 edition of Can Such Things Be?Sixteen of the original stories were initially published in the San Francisco Examiner... Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - circa 1914) 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 the poets George Sterling and Herman George Scheffauer and the 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, and was not seen again.

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : California
ISBN : UCAL:B3578934

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Questing after Pancho Villa's revolutionary forces, Ambose Bierce rode into Mexico in 1913 and completely vanished off the face of the earth. Though his ultimate fate remains a mystery to this day, Bierce's contribution to American letter's rests firmly on the basis of his incomparable Devil's Dictionary and a remarkable body of short fiction. This new collection gathers some three dozen of Bierce's finest stories, including the celebrated Civil War fictions "An Occurrence at Owl Creek" and "Chickamauga, " his macabre masterpieces "The Damned Thing" and "Moxon's Master, " and his hilariously horrific "Oil of Dog" and "My Favorite Murder." Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

In the Midst of Life. Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author : Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:315678952

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