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The Reason Roundtable

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Ambrose Bierce's Civil War Stories: Insights and Reflections

Exploring the themes of cynicism, indictment, and individual actions in Ambrose Bierce's Civil War stories, Catherine shares her recommendation for this book club selection and discusses how these narratives shed light on current events. The chapter also includes a discussion on the theme of death in the stories, the impact of other classic stories in the collection, and reflections on the movie 'It's a Wonderful Life' and its ability to transition from comedy to darkness.

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