The Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life": Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life": author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life" is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bierce, Ambrose (1842–1913).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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 to struggle violently with something no one else could see. Morgan's diary entries suggest he was tracking an invisible creature—something he called "that damned thing." Bierce explores the terrifying possibility that certain beings might possess colors beyond human perception, blending horror with early science fiction.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Damned Thing: 1898, From "In the Midst of Life"
- Author credits: Bierce, Ambrose (1842–1913)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Horror tales
- Short stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Short Stories
- Horror
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