The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 08 : Negligible Tales, On With the Dance, Epigrams

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Contents:

Negligible tales

The parenticide club

The fourth estate

The ocean wave

"On with the dance!" a review.

Credits:

Paul Hollander, Govert Schipper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-04-11