Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky

Ambrose Bierce

Description

Today, Ambrose Bierce is best remembered for his blazingly satirical take on politics and society in general, which was probably best encapsulated in The Devil's Dictionary. However, Bierce paid his literary dues as a war reporter, and battlefield conflicts were a frequent topic of his fiction. A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky brings together a pair of exquisitely observed short tales of the American Civil War.

Sujets

• Short story

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781775561286
• Langue: English

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A SON OF THE GODS, AND A HORSEMAN IN THE SKY
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AMBROSE BIERCE
 
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A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky First published in 1920 ISBN 978-1-77556-128-6 © 2012 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
Contents
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The Introduction A Son of the Gods A Horseman in the Sky
The Introduction
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Brilliant and magnetic as are these two studies by Ambrose Bierce, andespecially significant as coming from one who was a boy soldier in theCivil War, they merely reflect one side of his original and many-facetedgenius. Poet, critic, satirist, fun-maker, incomparable writer of fablesand masterly prose sketches, a seer of startling insight, a reasonermercilessly logical, with the delicate wit and keenness of an Irving oran Addison, the dramatic quality of a Hugo,—all of these, and still inthe prime of his powers; yet so restricted has been his output and solittle exploited that only the judicious few have been impressed.
Although an American, he formed his bent years ago in London, wherehe was associated with the younger Hood on Fun. There he laid thefoundation for that reputation which he today enjoys: the distinction ofbeing the last of the scholarly satirists. With that training he cameto San Francisco, where, in an environment equally as genial, his talentgrew and mellowed through the years. Then he was summoned to New York toassist a newspaper fight against a great railroad, since the conclusionof which brilliant campaign eastern journalism and magazine work haveclaimed his attention.
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