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Shapes of Clay

Shapes of Clay

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume IV

Ambrose Bierce

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Editorial:
Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781434472533
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Shapes of Clay, originally published in 1910 as a limited edition, showcases Bierce’s mastery of both poetry and short fiction. Filled with his trademark sardonic humor, the collection satirizes politics, human nature, and the absurdities of life, offering a compelling mix of wit and literary craftsmanship. This facsimile reprint preserves the original edition, allowing modern readers to experience Bierce’s razor-sharp observations in their authentic form.

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