Ambrose Bierce

Velikij amerikanskij pisatel Ambroz Birs po pravu schitaetsja rovnej Edgara Po v traditsii amerikanskoj novelly XIX veka. Ego pritchi i "strashnye rasskazy" - khrestomatijnoe chtenie i gordost slovesnosti SSHA. V svoikh proizvedenijakh Veteran Grazhdanskoj vojny, v svoikh proizvedenijakh Birs otrazhaet sobstvennyj opyt borby za zhizn i rassudok v voennoe i mirnoe vremja... V prilozhenii predstavleny perevody stikhotvorenija "Pesn Kassildy" Roberta Chambersa, pisatelja-mistika, sozdavshego polnotsennuju "mifologiju" Karkozy, kotoraja stala osnovoj ego velikogo sbornika "Korol v Zheltom".

"Slovar Satany" - odno iz jarchajshikh satiricheskikh proizvedenij XX veka, prinadlezhaschee peru znamenitogo amerikanskogo pisatelja Ambroza Birsa. V knige sobrany izvestnye i ne ochen proizvedenija avtora, kazhdoe iz kotorykh prizvano zastavit chitatelja zadumatsja o vechnykh voprosakh zhizni i smerti, borby i iskuplenija, ljubvi i nenavisti. Birs masterski izobrazhaet mir gde realnost perepletaetsja s fantastikoji sozdaet atmosferu zagadochnosti.

Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

A Cynic Looks at Life by Ambrose Bierce is a thought-provoking collection of essays and reflections that offers a sharp and incisive critique of human nature, society, and the world at large. With his trademark wit and biting satire, Bierce delves into the complexities of existence, challenging conventional wisdom and questioning the fundamental beliefs that govern our lives. From dissecting the absurdities of everyday life to exploring the darker aspects of human behavior, Bierce's observations are as relevant today as they were when first penned. Filled with humor, insight, and a healthy dose of skepticism, "A Cynic Looks at Life" is a compelling exploration of the human condition that invites readers to rethink their assumptions and confront the truths that lie beneath the surface.

A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

"The Fiend's Delight" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of short stories that plunges readers into the realm of the macabre and the mysterious. Bierce, known for his biting wit and penchant for the supernatural, weaves tales that explore the dark recesses of human nature and the unexplained. Each story is a journey into the eerie and the uncanny, where characters grapple with the supernatural, encounters with the unknown, and the haunting effects of their own choices. Bierce's mastery of the short story form is evident in his ability to evoke both horror and fascination, leaving readers with a lingering sense of unease. "The Fiend's Delight" stands as a testament to Bierce's unique literary voice, offering a chilling and thought-provoking exploration of the shadows that dwell within the human soul.

A bone-chilling collection of uncanny tales from one of the great masters of the ghost story 'The genuineness and artistry of his dark imitations are always unmistakable, so that his greatness is in no danger of eclipse' H. P. LOVECRAFT '['An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' is] the greatest American short story... It is a flawless example of American genius' KURT VONNEGUT 'The most powerful American writer of horror fiction between Poe and Lovecraft' NEW YORK TIMES __________ A murder is relived from three startling perspectives; a hunter is driven out of his mind by an invisible, malevolent entity; a man meets a terrifying end in an abandoned house; a werepanther creeps through a window in the dead of night... Any lover of the dark and unsettling tale will be enthralled by the stories in this collection, all from the pen of the great Ambrose Bierce. Bierce is often seen as the link between Poe and Lovecraft in the American fantastical tradition, and this collection showcases his mastery of the macabre. Contains: The Damned Thing; The Moonlit Road; An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge; The Death of Halpin Frayser; The Suitable Surroundings; The Middle Toe of the Right Foot; Moxon's Master; An Adventure at Brownville; The Eyes of the Panther; The Spook House; An Inhabitant of Carcosa