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Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: Modernista |
Total Pages |
: 194 |
Release |
: 2024-06-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789181080148 |
ISBN-13 |
: 918108014X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis Can Such Things Be? by : Ambrose Bierce
Enter a realm where the supernatural intertwines with the eerie and the uncanny. This gripping collection of short stories plunges readers into a world filled with ghostly apparitions, unexplainable phenomena, and the macabre. Can Such Things Be? contains one of Ambrose Bierce’s most famous works, the short story »The Death of Halpin Frayser«. Among the others in this collection are »The Damned Thing«, which explores the concept of an unseen entity preying on the living, and »The Moonlit Road«, recounting a tragic murder from three perspectives, including that of the victim from beyond the grave. AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil's Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: Prabhat Prakashan |
Total Pages |
: 158 |
Release |
: 2021-01-01 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis Can Such Things Be? by : Ambrose Bierce
A collection of speculative short stories by the renowned American writer Ambrose Bierce, 'Can Such Things Be?' was first published in 1890s. An interesting and engaging collection for those who like detective and mysterious literature.
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: Standard Ebooks |
Total Pages |
: 294 |
Release |
: 2023-02-13T18:12:05Z |
ISBN-10 |
: PKEY:E7CC2BF66130B327 |
ISBN-13 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis Can Such Things Be? by : Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce’s second major short story collection, Can Such Things Be? collected nearly all of Bierce’s supernatural horror stories. Bierce himself was a skeptic of the supernatural, having once written a satirical essay “The Clothing of Ghosts,” in which he insisted that “The materialized spook appealing to our senses for recognition of his ghostly character must authenticate himself otherwise than by familiar and remembered habiliments. He must be credentialed by nudity—and that regardless of temperature or who may happen to be present.” Despite his personal skepticism, Bierce was able to capture the essence of the supernatural horror story. “The Moonlit Road” is a strong example, providing three distinct vantage points of the same events, and both “The Death of Halpin Frayser” and “The Damned Thing” are frequently anthologized as pioneers in the genre. Not all stories in the collection are strictly “ghost stories”—“Moxon’s Master” is one of the first examples in English literature to describe a robotic thinking machine (and the fate of its master), and “Haïta the Shepherd” is a tale of a young man’s search for meaning in his life. Bierce also plays with the idea of holes in reality in the various “Mysterious Disappearances” stories, portals to horrifying locations in “The Spook House,” and parallel dimensions or altered states in “A Psychological Shipwreck” and “The Realm of the Unreal.” H.P. Lovecraft discusses Bierce in his essay “Supernatural Horror in Literature,” quoting Samuel Loveman: “In Bierce, the evocation of horror becomes for the first time, not so much the prescription or perversion of Poe and Maupassant, but an atmosphere definite and uncannily precise. Words, so simple that one would be prone to ascribe them to the limitations of a literary hack, take on an unholy horror, a new and unguessed transformation.” Like his other major published collection of short stories, Bierce updated and modified his stories for each new edition. This collection includes all stories as revised and published in his 1910 Collected Works, Volume III: Can Such Things Be?, as well as several stories from the “Bodies of the Dead” section in an earlier 1903 edition, which were not included in his Collected Works. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: Delphi Classics |
Total Pages |
: 138 |
Release |
: 2017-07-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781786564320 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1786564327 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Can Such Things Be? by Ambrose Bierce - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by : Ambrose Bierce
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Can Such Things Be?’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Bierce includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Can Such Things Be?’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Bierce’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: Endymion Press |
Total Pages |
: 144 |
Release |
: 2018-02-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781537825137 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1537825135 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis Can Such Things Be? by : Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce never owned a horse, a carriage, or a car; he was a renter who never owned his own home. He was a man on the move, a man who traveled light: and in the end he rode, with all of his possessions, on a rented horse into the Mexican desert to join Pancho Villa -- never to return. Can Such Things Be? Once William Randolph Hearst -- Bierce's employer, who was bragging about his own endless collections of statuary, art, books, tapestries, and, of course real estate like Hearst Castle -- once William Randolph Hearst asked Bierce what he collected. Bierce responded, smugly: "I collect words. And ideas. Like you, I also store them. But in the reservoir of my mind. I can take them out and display them at a moment's notice. Eminently portable, Mr. Hearst. And I don't find it necessary to show them all at the same time." Such things "can" be. Twenty-four tales of the weird by Ambrose Bierce, renowned master of the macabre
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: BoD - Books on Demand |
Total Pages |
: 312 |
Release |
: 2023-04-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9791041800742 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Can Such Things Be? by : Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce’s second major short story collection, Can Such Things Be? collected nearly all of Bierce’s supernatural horror stories. Bierce himself was a skeptic of the supernatural, having once written a satirical essay “The Clothing of Ghosts,” in which he insisted that “The materialized spook appealing to our senses for recognition of his ghostly character must authenticate himself otherwise than by familiar and remembered habiliments. He must be credentialed by nudity—and that regardless of temperature or who may happen to be present.” Despite his personal skepticism, Bierce was able to capture the essence of the supernatural horror story. “The Moonlit Road” is a strong example, providing three distinct vantage points of the same events, and both “The Death of Halpin Frayser” and “The Damned Thing” are frequently anthologized as pioneers in the genre. Not all stories in the collection are strictly “ghost stories”—“Moxon’s Master” is one of the first examples in English literature to describe a robotic thinking machine (and the fate of its master), and “Haïta the Shepherd” is a tale of a young man’s search for meaning in his life. Bierce also plays with the idea of holes in reality in the various “Mysterious Disappearances” stories, portals to horrifying locations in “The Spook House,” and parallel dimensions or altered states in “A Psychological Shipwreck” and “The Realm of the Unreal.” H.P. Lovecraft discusses Bierce in his essay “Supernatural Horror in Literature,” quoting Samuel Loveman: “In Bierce, the evocation of horror becomes for the first time, not so much the prescription or perversion of Poe and Maupassant, but an atmosphere definite and uncannily precise. Words, so simple that one would be prone to ascribe them to the limitations of a literary hack, take on an unholy horror, a new and unguessed transformation.” Like his other major published collection of short stories, Bierce updated and modified his stories for each new edition. This collection includes all stories as revised and published in his 1910 Collected Works, Volume III: Can Such Things Be?, as well as several stories from the “Bodies of the Dead” section in an earlier 1903 edition, which were not included in his Collected Works.
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: Prabhat Prakashan |
Total Pages |
: 185 |
Release |
: 2024-09-09 |
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Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis Can Such Things Be by : Ambrose Bierce
Venture into the eerie and enigmatic with Ambrose Bierce’s collection of supernatural tales, "Can Such Things Be." This gripping anthology explores the boundaries of reality with stories that delve into the realms of the bizarre and the uncanny. What if the most unsettling experiences were not just figments of imagination but genuine encounters with the supernatural? Bierce’s masterful storytelling will leave you questioning the line between reality and the supernatural, challenging your perceptions of what is possible. With its chilling narratives and unsettling twists, this collection is perfect for readers who relish spine-tingling tales and the exploration of the unknown. Ideal for fans of classic horror and supernatural fiction. Are you prepared to confront the unsettling mysteries of "Can Such Things Be" and uncover the dark secrets that lie beyond the ordinary? Embrace the unknown—purchase "Can Such Things Be" today and dive into a world of supernatural intrigue and suspense!
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: Modernista |
Total Pages |
: 7 |
Release |
: 2024-06-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789181080230 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9181080239 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Damned Thing by : Ambrose Bierce
»The Damned Thing« is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, originally published in 1893. AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil's Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«
Author |
: Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 810 |
Release |
: 1963 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:153614366 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Collected Writings of Ambrose Bierce by : Ambrose Bierce
Author |
: Roy Morris |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 319 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780195126280 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0195126289 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ambrose Bierce by : Roy Morris
"Chronicles the life and career of the acerbic author, from his youth, through his experiences during the Civil War, to his 1913 disappearance in revolution-torn Mexico"-OCLC