Bierce
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- proper noun
- /ˈbɪərs/
- Many people admire the writings of Bierce, especially his short stories.
- Ambrose Bierce
Examples
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The quote attributed to Bierce about love illustrates his unique perspective on relationships.
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The decision to fight, however, was apparently an easy one for Bierce.
Fiction book (1998) -
Clearly, Bierce has a moral in mind, something to teach, a judgment to make.
Fiction book (1998) -
The Damned Thing was written by the extraordinary Ambrose Bierce, veteran of the American Civil War.
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At the core of this story, Bierce no doubt had Robert E. Lee's momentous decision in mind.
Fiction book (1998) -
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce ranks as one of the masterpieces in American literature.
Blog text (20) -
Ambrose Bierce was known for his sharp wit and satirical style.
Synonyms
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A writer and journalist from America famous for sharp, dark satire and horror stories
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Bierce is the family name of Ambrose Bierce, an American writer famous for dark, sharp satire. A helpful way to remember Bierce is to think of it like the English word 'bitter', because his stories often feel 'biting' and harsh, so when you see Bierce think of sharp, satirical writing.