What an intolerable world this would be if we said nothing but what is worth saying! And did nothing foolish -- like going into Mexico and South America. You must hunger and thirst for the mountains -- Carlt likewise. So do I. Civilization be dinged! His last letter received suggests that Bierce was expecting him to be legally executed at the time. All investigations failed and many myths concerning his death have developed during the years. Bierce was rather controversial as a human being.
His private life in mature age was overshadowed by severe asthma, the death of both sons, a failed marriage and alcohol problems. Even though Bierce and Edgar Allen Poe are regarded today as pioneers of the macabre short story and some narratives can be found in anthologies, a large part of his oeuvre has only been received extremely selectively. As an expert in day-to-day political business, Bierce had a very bad opinion of the profession of politician and became a pointedly witty cynic and observer.
During his lifetime, however, he was largely ignored as a writer. This only changed after the Second World War. Today, some of his exemplary short stories serve as textbook reading. Like Edgar Allan Poe and later H. Lovecraft , Bierce shaped modern horror literature with his often drastic and macabre stories.
References and Further Reading:. Your email address will not be published. Related Posts. On top of all this, Bierce was there at Shiloh during the Civil War, one of the bloodiest battles in U. He later received a gunshot wound to the head, but insisted on returning to active duty. What he saw in wartime scarred him for life and shaped his work. Taken together, his experiences could make a pessimist out of anyone.
Even his demise adds to the eccentricity: Bierce disappeared without a trace while covering the war in Mexico.
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