Quick Facts About Ambrose Bierce
- Born
- June 24, 1842
- Died
- January 1, 1914
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Author, Journalist, And Poet
- Notable works
- The Devil's Dictionary, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, The Damned Thing
- Spouse
- Mary Ellen Day
About Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce (1842‑1914), whose full name was Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce, was an American writer, poet, and newspaperman. He produced journalism, satire and fiction, and his sharp judgments made him a literary critic many writers feared. His most famous works include The Devil's Dictionary and realist stories that influenced later authors such as Stephen Crane and Ernest Hemingway. Critics have compared his horror writing to that of Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft, and some see him as one of America's finest satirists, alongside Juvenal, Swift and Voltaire. In recent years readers also appreciate his poetry and imaginative tales.
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