A prescription for adversity
A prescription for adversity: the moral art of Ambrose Bierce Lawrence I. Berkove
Publisher: Columbus : Ohio State University Press, c2002.
ISBN: 0814250912
DDC: 813.4
LCC: PS1097
Edition: (pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-216) and index.
The topography of Bierce's career -- "Gleams like the flashing of a
shield": the theme of war -- The heart has its reasons: Bierce's
successful failure at philosophy -- Bierce as craftsman: his concern
with mind -- Poignant clarity: the achievement of tragedy -- "An
occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge": nothing better exists -- "Success in
literature".
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