The Fiend's Delight by Ambrose Bierce

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Author Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?
Title The Fiend's Delight
Note Written under pseudonym Dod Grile
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Charles Aldarondo
Summary "The Fiend's Delight" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of satirical short stories and essays written in the late 19th century. This work delivers a darkly humorous and irrevocably cynical examination of society, morality, and human nature through Bierce's sharp wit and biting commentary. The stories often highlight the absurdities of life, showcasing a variety of characters who embody the frailties and follies of the human experience. At the start of this volume, the author introduces his work with a unique blend of absurd humor and philosophical discourse, setting the tone for the tales that follow. The opening section presents a mixture of stories that explore various themes, such as existential despair in "One More Unfortunate," humorous family dynamics in "The Strong Young Man of Colusa," and the dark humor of morality in "The Glad New Year." Each tale provides a distinct character or situation, from a desperate woman contemplating suicide to a man obliviously celebrating the New Year with a drink, painting a picture of a world filled with personal tragedies laced with comedic irony. The writing is characterized by Bierce’s trademark dark humor and is both engaging and thought-provoking, inviting readers to reflect on the peculiarities of life and human behavior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American wit and humor
Subject Short stories, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 4793
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 18, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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