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Title: The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Ashes of the beacon -- The land beyond the blow -- For the Ahkoond -- John Smith, liberator -- Bits of autobiography.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of various writings encompassing historical monographs, essays, and narratives likely produced in the late 19th century. This volume delves into Bierce's sharp satirical takes on politics, society, and the human condition, reflecting his critical perspective on the failures of republicanism and self-government in America, alongside an imaginative exploration of fictional narratives. At the start of the book, Bierce engages the reader with a historical monograph titled "Ashes of the Beacon," in which he discusses the failings of self-government in ancient America. He scrutinizes the flaws of republican institutions, pointing to the inherent contradictions and societal chaos that resulted from misguided political ideologies. The opening presents a bleak view of a civilization unable to learn from past mistakes, with vivid descriptions of violence, anarchy, and discontent among its populace, setting the stage for a thorough examination of the causes leading to the downfall of this historical society. The work transitions seamlessly into fiction with "The Land Beyond the Blow," hinting at themes of existential inquiry and bizarre landscapes, thus providing a diverse array of content that showcases Bierce's critical and creative prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?

EBook No.: 13541

Published: Sep 27, 2004

Downloads: 467

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Ashes of the beacon -- The land beyond the blow -- For the Ahkoond -- John Smith, liberator -- Bits of autobiography.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Barbara Tozier and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 01" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of various writings encompassing historical monographs, essays, and narratives likely produced in the late 19th century. This volume delves into Bierce's sharp satirical takes on politics, society, and the human condition, reflecting his critical perspective on the failures of republicanism and self-government in America, alongside an imaginative exploration of fictional narratives. At the start of the book, Bierce engages the reader with a historical monograph titled "Ashes of the Beacon," in which he discusses the failings of self-government in ancient America. He scrutinizes the flaws of republican institutions, pointing to the inherent contradictions and societal chaos that resulted from misguided political ideologies. The opening presents a bleak view of a civilization unable to learn from past mistakes, with vivid descriptions of violence, anarchy, and discontent among its populace, setting the stage for a thorough examination of the causes leading to the downfall of this historical society. The work transitions seamlessly into fiction with "The Land Beyond the Blow," hinting at themes of existential inquiry and bizarre landscapes, thus providing a diverse array of content that showcases Bierce's critical and creative prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?

EBook No.: 13541

Published: Sep 27, 2004

Downloads: 467

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.