The Damned Thing

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Weird and Ghostly Tales

By Ambrose Bierce

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The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce is a chilling tale that explores the mysterious and unseen forces lurking in the world around us. Set against the backdrop of an inquest into a bizarre death, the narrative delves into the inexplicable events that challenge human understanding and perception. This story weaves suspense and intrigue, leaving readers to ponder the nature of fear and the unknown.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to eerie and atmospheric tales of suspense. With its chilling narrative and exploration of the unseen and unknown, it appeals to readers who enjoy classic horror and psychological intrigue. The gripping story and masterful tension make it an engaging read for those who appreciate short but impactful fiction.

The Damned Thing

A bone-chilling collection of uncanny tales from one of the great masters of the ghost story

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A murder is relived from three startling perspectives; a hunter is driven out of his mind by an invisible, malevolent entity; a man meets a terrifying end in an abandoned house; a werepanther creeps through a window in the dead of night...

Any lover of the dark and unsettling tale will be enthralled by the stories in this collection, all from the pen of the great Ambrose Bierce. Bierce is often seen as the link between Poe and Lovecraft in the American fantastical tradition, and this collection showcases his mastery of the macabre.

Contains: The Damned Thing; The Moonlit Road; An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge; The Death of Halpin Frayser; The Suitable Surroundings; The Middle Toe of the Right Foot; Moxon's Master; An Adventure at Brownville; The Eyes of the Panther; The Spook House; An Inhabitant of Carcosa

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Ambrose Bierce is acclaimed for his mastery in weird fiction, with his stories recognised as significant contributions to American literature. His works are praised for their genuine and artistic execution of dark themes, ensuring their lasting impact. Respected voices in literature, like Lovecraft and Vonnegut, have lauded his craftsmanship, underscoring his influence in the horror genre.

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ISBN: 9781805331100

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) was an American writer, poet, journalist and satirist. Born in a log cabin in the Appalachian mountains, Bierce fought on the Union side during the Civil War before settling in San Francisco and beginning to write. In 1913 he travelled to Mexico to observe the Mexican Revolution, where he disappeared, never to be seen again. Today, Bierce is regarded as one of the most influential writers of weird fiction in American literary history, with some of his stories, including 'An Inhabitant of Carcosa', having inspired Robert Chambers and H.P. Lovecraft and sowed the seeds of the Cthulhu Mythos.

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