Wrote in English · 1842–1913
Ambrose Bierce
One book in the original English, with a translation beside it.
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- Born
- 1842Meigs County
- Died
- 1913Chihuahua City
- Wrote in
- English
- On Paralelo
- 1 title
- Shortest read
- 15 minThe Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life"
Where to start with Ambrose Bierce
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The Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life"
"The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce is a horror short story written in 1893. When Hugh Morgan is found dead in his cabin, an inquest reveals a disturbing account from his companion: Morgan appeared…
Read a passage free →EN · PASSAGE"That," replied the other, rather hotly and with a visible flush, "is as you choose.
DE„Das“, erwiderte der andere, ziemlich hitzig und mit einer sichtbaren Erröten, „ist, wie Sie es wählen.
Reading Ambrose Bierce in English
Which Ambrose Bierce book should I read first?
The Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life", the one Ambrose Bierce title on Paralelo: about 15 minutes of reading.
Can I read Ambrose Bierce in English with a translation beside it for free?
Yes. A passage from every title is free to read without an account, and a free account opens the whole book, with a translation aligned to the original phrase by phrase.
Are the books by Ambrose Bierce in the public domain?
Yes. Ambrose Bierce died in 1913, and the texts on Paralelo come from Project Gutenberg’s public-domain editions.