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.

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June 24 - 1842 - Horse Cave Creek - Meigs County, Ohio - USA - 1913 - 1914 - Mexico - Satirist - Critic - Poet - Short story - Writer - Editor - Journalist

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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.

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