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Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce

Writer Jun 24 (died age 71) Meigs County, Ohio, USA 1929–2025 (96 year career)
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Biography

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 – c. 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature", and his book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (al…

Known For

The Twilight Zone
Film

The Twilight Zone

Story
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Film

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Story
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Film

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Short Story
The Damned Thing
Film

The Damned Thing

Short Story
The Bridge
Film

The Bridge

Original Story
One of the Missing
Film

One of the Missing

Short Story
American Torso
Film

American Torso

Original Story
The Damned Thing
Film

The Damned Thing

Original Story

Filmography