The Bierce Denouements

Posted by JoeAm on February 1, 2013 · 16 Comments 

Denouement, n. 1. a. the final clarification or resolution of a plot in a play or other work, b. the point at which this occurs. 2. final outcome; solution. Ambrose Bierce gives us, in resolute resolution, the meanings of words which otherwise would be plots of unintelligible confusion.  Here are a few of his more … Continue reading →

Filed under Humor/Satire, Literature · Tagged with , ,

Ambrose Bierce: The Letter P

Posted by JoeAm on December 21, 2012 · 23 Comments 

The real Ambrose Bierce? Our good friend Edgar Lores has reminded us of the import of the letter P. Indeed, the letter P is one we would have a hard time doing without. Here are some excerPts from “The Devil’s Dictionary” by our long-gone whacko American friend Ambrose Bierce.  If the words dance unintelligibly on … Continue reading →

Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged with , ,

The Letter "L" by Ambrose Bierce

Posted by JoeAm on November 6, 2012 · 18 Comments 

Excerpts from “The Devil’s Dictionary“ By Ambrose Bierce Selections from the Letter “L” LANGUAGE, n.  The music with which we charm the serpents guardinganother’s treasure. LAP, n.  One of the most important organs of the female system–anadmirable provision of nature for the repose of infancy, but chieflyuseful in rural festivities to support plates of cold … Continue reading →

Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged with , , ,