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Horror and the supernatural are the background of Bierce's short stories. His style is marked by vivid description, grim situations, and sardonic twists of fate. In terms of technique, he was far ahead of his time and his short stories are among the very best in American literature.

Ambrose Bierce brings to life the heart rendering stories of divided loyalties, splitting families, states, countries, and individuals. He writes of the glory in beginning and savagery in the doing. Here is a moving anti-war series of stories if ever there was one. A must read by all students of American History and Literature, though perhaps best understood by older adults.

This is a simple story of a battle; such a tale as may be told by a soldier who is no writer to a reader who is no soldier. Ambrose Bierce wrote many fictional short stories about the Civil War. This is his experience at Shiloh.

Experience the front lines of history in Men at War—a powerful audiobook anthology narrated by Vietnam veteran Mike Vendetti. This collection unites legendary works by Sun Tzu, Erich Maria Remarque, William Faulkner, Thomas Boyd, Ambrose Bierce, Liam O'Flaherty, and Ernest Hemingway, exploring the tactics, tragedy, and triumph of war across cultures and centuries. From the cold logic of The Art of War to the devastating realism of All Quiet on the Western Front, each selection plunges listeners into the chaos of battle and the haunting silence that follows.

Between 1862 and 1865 Ambrose Bierce served in the Union Army in the Civil War. He was active as an infantryman and engineer, and fought at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. Six autobiographical pieces were inspired by his wartime experiences and were published as a collection in 1909.

Step into the intriguing world of Fiends Delight, a captivating collection of short stories by Ambrose Bierce, published in 1873. Known for his dark and macabre style, Bierce invites readers to explore a variety of themes that range from the callous to the bizarre. Drawing upon his experiences as a Civil War soldier, Bierces writing often reflects the harsh realities of life and death. Despite his personal struggles—including lifelong asthma and the tragic loss of his sons—his work remains a fascinating mix of humor and horror. His daughter, who believed her father was still alive long ...

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a ...

Step into the thought-provoking world of Ambrose Bierce with A Cynic Looks At Life. This compelling collection of essays explores deep themes such as civilization, immortality, and the death penalty, offering readers a unique and critical perspective on the human experience. Narrated by DaveC, these reflections challenge conventional wisdom and invite you to ponder lifes complexities.

Dive into the eerie world of Ambrose Bierce with Can Such Things Be?—a collection of 24 chilling short stories that epitomize his signature style. Perfect for reading or listening by the flickering light of a crackling fire, these tales of ghosts, apparitions, and the inexplicable invite you to explore the shadows. Set against the backdrop of Civil War battlefields, quaint country cottages, and bustling urban landscapes, each story challenges the boundaries of reality and whispers that anything is possible, at any moment. (Summary by Roger Melin)

Experience the haunting narratives of soldiers and civilians during the tumultuous American Civil War in this compelling collection of short stories. This LibriVox recording presents the 1909 edition, which thoughtfully incorporates six previously omitted stories from the original 1891 edition. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce, a renowned American editorialist and satirist, masterfully weaves together tales that explore the complex and often dark aspects of human nature, reflecting his own experiences as a Union soldier. Known for his sharp wit and sardonic perspective, Bierces distinctive style ...

As a satirist, Bierce was famously dubbed the “Mark Twain of the North.” Any figure of public note in San Francisco came to know him as “Bitter Bierce,” or by his initials, which in public life were often translated as “Almighty God Bierce.” Ambrose Bierce wrote the most interesting story of all by disappearing from the world in a final late-life Mexican adventure, amidst that country’s revolution. A new theory of his demise emerges with each passing year.

Ambrose Bierce, a veteran of the Civil War and writer of note, had a fascination with death and PTSD as a result of his war experience. "One of the Missing" follows Private Jerome Searing, an Army scout, as he goes behind enemy lines. In today's military, Searing would probably be in the Navy Seals or Army Special Forces. He was good at his job, and his job was soldiering.

In this missive Ambrose Bierce recounts two days in his life, April 6 and April 7, 1862, perhaps the two most significant days of his life. He and over 100,000 other combatants have gathered about a small church near the town of Corinth, "a wretched place--the capital of a swamp, two days' march west of the Tennessee River". The church is Shiloh, and it will lend its name to the great battle that took place there.

In "Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War: Bits of Autobiography," Bierce recounts some of his experiences as a soldier. At the outset of the American Civil War, Bierce enlisted in the Union Army's 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment. In February 1862 he was commissioned First Lieutenant, and served on the staff of General William Babcock Hazen as a topographical engineer, making maps of likely battlefields.