Bierce,
Ambrose (Gwinett) 1842-1914?; U.S. satirical writer
See Bierce in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(bîrs), Ambrose Gwinett 1842-1914?
American writer whose works, including In the Midst of Life (1891-1892) and The Devil's Dictionary (1906), are marked by caustic wit and a strong sense of horror.