An Ambrose Bierce Companion

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The life and works of Ambrose Bierce, a controversial figure born in 1842, are explored in this comprehensive reference. A Union soldier during the Civil War, he experienced firsthand the horrors of battle, which influenced his writing. After the war, Bierce became a provocative journalist in San Francisco, renowned for his sharp and daring columns. He is also celebrated for his war stories, supernatural tales, and poetry, with his most famous work being The Devil's Dictionary, originally titled The Cynic's Dictionary.