“GOOSE, n. A bird that supplies quills for writing. These [quills] when inked and drawn mechanically across paper by a person called an "author," there results a very fair and accurate transcript of the fowl's thought and feeling.”
Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Work
The Devil's advocate: an Ambrose Bierce reader
This book compiles a selection of Ambrose Bierce's works, showcasing his distinctive narrative voice and exploration of themes such as morality, corruption, and the supernatural. more
Author
Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce was an American journalist, satirist, and editor, renowned for his sharp wit and dark humor. He is best known for his satirical novel 'The Devil's Dictionary' and his short stories. Bierce was born on June 24, 1842, and his exact date of death remains unknown, as he disappeared during the American Civil War. more
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