Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (born June 24, 1842, Horse Cave Creek, Meigs County, Ohio, USA – date of death uncertain, possibly December 1913 or early 1914, presumably in Mexico) was an American satirist, critic, poet, short story writer, editor and journalist.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

His clear style and lack of sentimentality have kept him popular when many of his contemporaries have become obscure. His dark, sardonic views and vehemence as a critic, earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce". Such was Bierce's venerable reputation, that it was feared that his judgment on any contemporary fiction of the day could "make or break" a writer's career.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

June 24: June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining....

1842: 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar)....

Meigs County, Ohio: Meigs County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population is 23,072. Its county seat is Pomeroy6 and is named for Return Meigs, governor of ohio....

Ambrose Bierce related Images and Photos (experimental)

Lauren Ambrose	Lauren Ambrose	Ambrose and Theodosius	Ambrose Godfrey Hanckwitz an Apothecary from Hamburg
Apotheosis of St. Ambrose	The Apparition of St. Ambrose at the Battle of Milan	St. Ambrose and St. Augustine the Virgin Enthroned with Saints 1446	Adoration of the Child by St. Ambrose and St. Bernard
The Pacific: Hell Was An Ocean Away by Hugh Ambrose (Hardcover)	The Virgin Enthroned with Saints Jerome Gregory Ambrose and Augustine 1446	The Emporer Theodosius Before Saint Ambrose	The Angel Musicians from the Altarpiece of Saint Ambrose