Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 - 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran.Bierce's book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by ...
Ambrose Bierce's own history is inextricably linked with the tales he concocts; as a Civil War veteran and seasoned journalist, his career was marked by the intersection of personal trauma and a society grappling with its own demons.