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The Eyes of the Panther: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians
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ISBN13: 9781025382326
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 270
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Eyes of the Panther: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians is a compelling collection of short stories by Ambrose Bierce, a master of the macabre and a veteran of the American Civil War. The work is divided into two distinct sections that explore the dark facets of the human condition during times of conflict and peace. In the Soldiers tales, Bierce draws upon his own military experiences to present a stark, unromanticized view of war, focusing on the psychological fractures and existential dread faced by men on the front lines.
The Civilians section shifts toward psychological horror and the supernatural, featuring tales that delve into the eerie and the unexplained. Bierce's prose is celebrated for its precision, dark irony, and ability to evoke a sense of lingering unease. From the haunting atmosphere of the title story to the grim realities of the battlefield, this collection showcases the author's singular ability to blend realism with the gothic. The Eyes of the Panther: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians stands as a significant contribution to American literature, offering a profound and unsettling look at fear, duty, and the unknown.
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