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Dive into the whimsical world of Ambrose Bierces Cobwebs from an Empty Skull, a captivating collection of short parables penned under the pseudonym Dod Grile. Much like Aesops Fables, this enchanting compilation features Fables of Zambri, the Parsee, Brief Seasons of Intellectual Dissipation, and Divers Tales, originally serialized in the magazine FUN. Perfect for fans of short stories and poetry, this delightful read transports you to far-off lands filled with talking animals and supernatural happenings. Summary by Mary Kay.

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.

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways

Dive into a poignant yet enthralling story set in the 17th century, where a monks life intertwines with tragedy and passion, revealing the depths of the human spirit.

Tauche ein in die dunklen Abgründe der Literatur – mit unheimlichen, fesselnden und meisterhaft erzählten Geschichten aus der Welt des Grauens. Diese Hörbuch-Compilation vereint Klassiker der Horrorliteratur, schaurige Novellen, gespenstische Kurzgeschichten und unheimliche Begebenheiten – gelesen von Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz und Tim Eriksson. Von Edgar Allan Poe bis H. P. Lovecraft, von Guy de Maupassant bis Stefan Zweig, von E. T. A. Hoffmann bis Robert Louis Stevenson – die größten Autoren des Schreckens und der düsteren Fantasie sind vertreten.

Ein Mann liegt tot auf einem Tisch. Niemand weiß, was ihn getötet hat. Der Coroner verliest das Tagebuch seines Freundes – und Seite für Seite entfaltet sich das Grauen: Etwas Unvorstellbares streift durch die Wälder... „Das verdammte Ding" von Ambrose Bierce ist eine Geschichte über das Unbegreifliche – eine frühe, unheimliche Vision von Kreaturen jenseits unserer Wahrnehmung. Ein beklemmender Klassiker des Horrors – gelesen von Benjamin Werner.

Ein Mann liegt tot auf einem Tisch. Niemand weiß, was ihn getötet hat. Der Coroner verliest das Tagebuch seines Freundes – und Seite für Seite entfaltet sich das Grauen: Etwas Unvorstellbares streift durch die Wälder... „Das verdammte Ding" von Ambrose Bierce ist eine Geschichte über das Unbegreifliche – eine frühe, unheimliche Vision von Kreaturen jenseits unserer Wahrnehmung. Ein beklemmender Klassiker des Horrors – gelesen von Benjamin Werner.

Americans have vivid, colourful and mesmerising imaginations. On the flip side they are equally adept at Realism. In this volume their famed authors explore short stories that bring us up close and personal to reality.

Author Ambrose Bierce (June 24, 1842-c. 1914) was a prolific and versatile writer regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the United States and as a pioneering writer of realist fiction. His horror writing is ranked alongside Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft. He may well be the greatest satirist America has ever produced.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this volume the Mad Scientist takes centre stage. Naturally the stories come in all shapes and sizes and in the pens of our classic authors the scientists more usually arrive as dark, twisted and evil as they go about their work illuminating humanity as only a mad scientist can.

As the Century draws to a close it shows no sign of its literary talents diminishing. Authors stride into stories with a confidence and knowledge that now speak of a gilded age. We are challenged on many levels but always, always the story delivers a literary triumph.

Familiarícese con algunos de los filósofos más importantes del siglo XX a través de una cuidadosa selección de 500 citas que introducen sus principales ideas y delinean la estructura de su trabajo con claridad. Descubra nuevos aspectos o profundice en los pensamientos de Emil Cioran, Gaston Bachelard, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Ambrose Bierce, para expandir su mente y conocimiento sobre nuestra cultura.

Step into the dark and intriguing world of Ambrose Bierce with "A Diagnosis of Death". Known for his masterful storytelling and biting wit, Bierce weaves a tale that explores the fine line between life and death, sanity and madness.

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was born on 24th June 1842 at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. His parents were poor but they introduced him to literature at an early age, instilling in him a deep appreciation of books, the written word and the elegance of language. In 1891 Bierce wrote and published the collection of 26 short stories which included ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’. Success and further works including poetry followed.

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was born on 24th June 1842 at Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. His parents were poor but they introduced him to literature at an early age, instilling in him a deep appreciation of books, the written word and the elegance of language. In 1891 Bierce wrote and published the collection of 26 short stories which included ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’. Success and further works including poetry followed.

En Un jinete en el cielo, seguimos a Carter Druse, un joven soldado de Virginia que lucha por la Unión durante la Guerra Civil estadounidense. Desde su posición en un peñasco solitario, se enfrenta a una prueba crucial: debe disparar a un jinete enemigo que se acerca, quien podría ser un espía crucial para su bando. Mientras el jinete se acerca, Carter lucha con su conciencia y su deber. La tensión culmina en un desenlace sorprendente que explora los límites de la lealtad y el precio de la obediencia.

In The Damned Thing, Ambrose Bierce presents a chilling tale of the unknown and unseen. Told through the recollections of eyewitnesses at an inquest, the story revolves around the mysterious and violent death of Hugh Morgan, a man who had been haunted by a terrifying, invisible force. As the witnesses recount their eerie experiences, the tension builds, leaving the listener with a sense of dread and the realization that some things are beyond human comprehension.

Ambrose Bierce’s haunting short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological depth. Set during the American Civil War, it follows the fate of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer who is condemned to hang at Owl Creek Bridge. As the noose tightens, Farquhar experiences a vivid dream of escape, leading to a startling and unforgettable conclusion.

Ambrose Bierce es un escritor y periodista americano, no muy conocido en Francia. Se le conoce principalmente como el autor del Diccionario del Diablo y de cuentos de humor negro que a menudo pertenecen al género de la fantasía. Bierce ha escrito cerca de cien historias cortas, muy a menudo sobre la muerte del individuo y su absurdo. En particular los cuentos de la colección Morts violentes, una colección de cuentos sobre los horrores de la Guerra Civil. Estas 100 citas pretenden dar acceso a su obra monumental a través de una selección de sus pensamientos más impactantes, en un formato accesible para todos.

Spies come in all shapes and sizes but all of the spies in this volume are decidedly not like the urbane British agent James Bond, who regularly saves the world. These spies are on a missionand whether that’s saving their own lives, or the lives of many others imperilled by their Nation’s foes.