Ambrose Bierce

The Parenticide Club (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Dark Humor and Satire in Classic Gothic Tales

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Parenticide Club," Ambrose Bierce weaves a darkly satirical narrative that delves into the moral complexities of familial obligation and the extremes of human behavior. Through a series of intertwining tales, Bierce employs his sharp wit and vivid prose to explore the psychological landscape of those who contemplate the unthinkable act of filicide. The literary style is marked by Bierce's characteristic use of irony and an unsettling blend of humor and horror, placing the work in the tradition of American Gothic literature, while also engaging with social critiques common to the late 19th century. This collection not only entertains but confronts the reader with unsettling questions about love, duty, and the boundaries of societal norms. Ambrose Bierce, a prominent journalist, and wit, was influenced by his experiences in the Civil War and his critical view of humanity. His mastery of language and inclination toward exploring the dark sides of life made him a unique voice in American literature. "The Parenticide Club" reflects Bierce's broader concerns regarding morality and the human condition, drawing upon his own disillusionment and the cultural milieu of a rapidly changing America at the time. Readers seeking an intricate blend of humor, horror, and ethical exploration will find "The Parenticide Club" a compelling inquiry into the depths of human vice. Infused with Bierce's signature incisiveness, the book not only challenges the reader's perceptions of familial ties but also serves as a timeless reminder of the fragility of moral compasses. It is an essential read for those intrigued by the complexities of life and literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 115
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664637048
• Artikelnr.: 58435232

Autorenporträt

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short-story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War warrior. The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration selected his book The Devil's Dictionary one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature". His narrative "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been regarded as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature," and his book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians has been chosen by the Grolier Club as one of the top 100 American books published before 1900. Bierce was born on June 24, 1842, in a log cabin on Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio, to Marcus Aurelius Bierce (1799-1876) and Laura Sherwood Bierce. He was descended solely from English ancestors who arrived in North America as part of the Great Puritan Migration between 1620 and 1640. He frequently criticized "Puritan values" and those who "made a fuss" over ancestry. He was the tenth of thirteen children, all of them were named by their father with the letter "A": Abigail, Amelia, Ann, Addison, Aurelius, Augustus, Almeda, Andrew, Albert, Ambrose, Arthur, Adelia, and Aurelia. His mother was descended from William Bradford.