Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce

13 books1 series

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842–1914) was an American editorialist, journalist, short-story writer, fabulist and satirist. Today, he is best known for his short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and his satirical dictionary, The Devil's Dictionary.

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Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842–1914) was an American editorialist, journalist, short-story writer, fabulist and satirist. Today, he is best known for his short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and his satirical dictionary, The Devil's Dictionary.

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LATEST RELEASEThe Ways of Ghosts2023

THE AUTHOR’S WORLDS

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AUTHOR CAREER

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1874–202313 cataloged publications

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THE AUTHOR’S WRITING

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Main classification

Fantasy7 (54%)
Horror6 (46%)

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Genres and themes

Horror9 / 13 books
Fantasy7 / 13 books
Gothic Horror3 / 13 books
Mainstream2 / 13 books
Ghosts1 / 13 books
Psychological Horror1 / 13 books
Weird Fiction1 / 13 books
Dark Fiction1 / 13 books