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The Best Stories of Ambrose Bierce. Illustrated
Ambrose Bierce
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Éditeur:
Andrii Ponomarenko
Andrii Ponomarenko
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Format ouvert - aucune protection
Format ouvert - aucune protection
Année de parution:
2025
2025
ISBN-13:
9786178558628
Description:
The Best Stories of Ambrose Bierce is a compelling collection of darkly imaginative tales by one of America’s most distinctive literary voices. Known for his sharp wit, macabre sensibilities, and haunting prose, Bierce crafts stories that linger in the mind and challenge perceptions of reality.
This anthology features some of his most celebrated works, including An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, a gripping tale of illusion and mortality set during the Civil War; Chickamauga, a poignant and unsettling exploration of the horrors of war through a child’s eyes; The Death of Halpin Frayser, a chilling foray into the supernatural; and The Middle Toe of the Right Foot, a ghost story filled with eerie twists and dark justice.
Bierce’s storytelling combines psychological depth, vivid imagery, and unexpected endings, offering readers a unique blend of horror, irony, and philosophical reflection. Each tale is a testament to his ability to probe the darker corners of human experience while maintaining a sharp critique of societal norms.
Illustrated to enhance the reader’s immersion, this collection is an essential addition for fans of classic literature, Gothic fiction, and thought-provoking short stories. The Best Stories of Ambrose Bierce invites readers to experience the genius of an author whose works continue to captivate and unsettle.
Contents:
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Chickamauga
The Death of Halpin Frayser
The Middle Toe of the Right Foot
This anthology features some of his most celebrated works, including An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, a gripping tale of illusion and mortality set during the Civil War; Chickamauga, a poignant and unsettling exploration of the horrors of war through a child’s eyes; The Death of Halpin Frayser, a chilling foray into the supernatural; and The Middle Toe of the Right Foot, a ghost story filled with eerie twists and dark justice.
Bierce’s storytelling combines psychological depth, vivid imagery, and unexpected endings, offering readers a unique blend of horror, irony, and philosophical reflection. Each tale is a testament to his ability to probe the darker corners of human experience while maintaining a sharp critique of societal norms.
Illustrated to enhance the reader’s immersion, this collection is an essential addition for fans of classic literature, Gothic fiction, and thought-provoking short stories. The Best Stories of Ambrose Bierce invites readers to experience the genius of an author whose works continue to captivate and unsettle.
Contents:
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Chickamauga
The Death of Halpin Frayser
The Middle Toe of the Right Foot
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