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A Cynic Looks at Life

By Ambrose Bierce

2019-09-04 19:08:52

A collection of essays in which Bierce talks about modern civilization and all its faults, the death penalty and many others. His arguments are still relevant to issues of today. Ambrose Bierce was well known for his biting wit and cynical approach t ... Read more
A collection of essays in which Bierce talks about modern civilization and all its faults, the death penalty and many others. His arguments are still relevant to issues of today. Ambrose Bierce was well known for his biting wit and cynical approach to life. Less

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File size49.826 KB
Print pages62
PublisherPublic Domain Books
Publication date2020-03-14
LanguageEnglish
ISBN978-1406896763
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Ambrose Bierce
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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 ...

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