Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce. Illustrated

Ambrose Bierce is considered a modern master of the short story. A soldier with the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865), his experiences as a soldier influenced his writing. While no anthology would be complete without "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", this collection of Bierce's stories includes ghost stories, tales of war, humorous episodes, stinging aphorisms, and political articles.Contents: The NovellasThe Short Story CollectionsThe Poetry CollectionThe Non-FictionAmbrose Bierce: A Biography by Carey McWilliams