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The Death of Halpin Frayser
1891
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Ambrose Bierce's collection of short stories of the supernatural and macabre 'Can Such Things Be?' was first published in 1893 and republished in a revised edition in 1910. One of its most notable inclusions is 'THE DEATH OF HALPIN FRAYSER' a gothic tale of the murder of the fated hero by the reanimated corpse of his beloved mother. RUNNING TIME ⇒ 38mins. Public Domain (P)2016 Spiders' House Audio/Roy Macready

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Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce
Author · 110 books

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842-1914) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist and satirist. Today, he is best known for his short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and his satirical lexicon, The Devil's Dictionary. The sardonic view of human nature that informed his work – along with his vehemence as a critic, with his motto "nothing matters" – earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce." Despite his reputation as a searing critic, however, Bierce was known to encourage younger writers, including poet George Sterling and fiction writer W. C. Morrow. Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. This style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, the theme of war, and impossible events. Bierce disappeared in December 1913 at the age of 71. He is believed to have traveled to Mexico to gain a firsthand perspective on that country's ongoing revolution. Despite an abundance of theories, Bierce's ultimate fate remains a mystery. He wrote in one of his final letters: "Good-bye. If you hear of my being stood up against a Mexican stone wall and shot to rags, please know that I think it is a pretty good way to depart this life. It beats old age, disease, or falling down the cellar stairs. To be a Gringo in Mexico—ah, that is euthanasia!"

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