ambrose gwinett bierce

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Ambrose Gwinett Bierce: An American journalist, satirist, and short story writer, known for his cynical and sardonic wit. He is famous for works such as "The Devil's Dictionary" and the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." He disappeared in 1913 while traveling to Mexico.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The cynical definitions in The Devil's Dictionary are classic examples of Ambrose Gwinett Bierce's style.
    • Scholars often study the life and mysterious disappearance of Ambrose Gwinett Bierce.
Advanced Usage
  • "Biercean" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or cynical wit of Ambrose Bierce.
    • The story had a dark, Biercean irony about the futility of war.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bierce: A common shortened reference to Ambrose Gwinett Bierce.
    • Bierce was a master of the short story form.
Synonyms
  • Satirist: A writer who uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.
  • Cynic: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest.
Related Phrases
  • "Bitter Bierce": A nickname referencing his famously acerbic and pessimistic outlook.
    • "Bitter Bierce" left a lasting mark on American literature with his sharp critiques.
Noun
  1. United States writer of caustic wit (1842-1914)

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