The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays by Ambrose Bierce Antique 1909 Hardcover

Description: The Shadow on the Dial and Other Essays by Ambrose Bierce (Antique 1909 Hardcover Edition)A prolific and versatile writer, Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the United States, His dark, sardonic and satirical views and vehemence as a critic earned him the nickname, "Bitter Bierce." Perhaps his experiences as an Union soldier during the Civil War, thus witnessing combat, violence and the horror of war firsthand, has something to do with that.Such was his reputation that it was said his judgment on any piece of prose or poetry could make or break a writer's career. His short stories are considered among the best of the 19th century.This beautiful collection of essays cover a wide range of subjects, embracing among other things government, dreams, death, writers of dialect, crime, women and dogs, and always the author's point of view is fresh, original and non-Philistine. He delivers his opinions in his trademark wry and dry writing style, that we come to love so much from him.Antique Hardcover / A.M. Robertson / 1909 / Good Condition / Contains a hand-written gift inscription dated May 1934 as pictured

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