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Black Beetles in Amber

Black Beetles in Amber

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume V

Ambrose Bierce

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción clásica
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9781434471857
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Black Beetles in Amber, originally published in 1892 and later included in The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume V (1911), is a biting collection of satirical poetry. Through sharp wit and pointed critique, Bierce skewers political corruption, social hypocrisy, and human folly with unrelenting cynicism. This facsimile reprint of the rare 250-copy limited edition preserves his masterful use of language and scathing humor, making it an essential read for fans of literary satire and political commentary.

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