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Delphi Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the author's writings, featuring his most famous works such as 'The Cask of Amontillado' and 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.' The illustrated format enhances the reader's experience with visual elements that complement Bierce's distinctive narrative voice. more

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Ambrose Bierce
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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“The place whereon the priest formerly raveled out the small intestine of the sacrificial victim for purposes of divination and cooked its flesh for the gods. The word is now seldom used, except with reference to the sacrifice of their liberty and peace by a male and a female fool.”

UsedPurposeLibertySacrificeAtheismFoolFemaleVictimMalesPositive AtheismFleshPriestsIntestines
Book:Ambrose Bierce: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs
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“In theology, the state of a luckless mortal prenatally damned. The doctrine of reprobation was taught by Calvin, whose joy in it was somewhat marred by the sad sincerity of his conviction that although some are foredoomed to perdition, others are predestined to salvation.”

StatesJoyAtheismTaughtSalvationConvictionPositive AtheismTheologyDoctrineMortalsSincerityPredestinedPerdition
Book:The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World
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