War. Wit. Ghosts. Madness. And a devilish dictionary.

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce gathers the sharpest, darkest, and most unforgettable writings of one of America's most enigmatic literary voices. Known for his scathing satire, haunting horror tales, and Civil War reflections, Bierce's style is biting, vivid, and uniquely American ⚔.

This definitive edition includes:

The Devil's Dictionary

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Supernatural horror stories

Full annotations and historical context

A must-read for fans of Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and H.P. Lovecraft, this collection reveals the genius of a writer who walked the line between reality and nightmare.

"Bierce is an original… no one has surpassed him in combining horror with irony.\" – The Atlantic

"A chilling and brilliant chronicler of war and the weird.\" – American Gothic Review

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