Length1h 44m
About this audiobook
A Cynic Looks at Life consists of a collection of essays in which Bierce talks about modern civilization and all its faults, the death penalty and many others. His arguments are still relevant to issues of today. Ambrose Bierce was well known for his biting wit and cynical approach to life. (Google)
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (89)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length1 hr 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 8, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CIVILIZATION
9II
2I
10III
3II
11IV
4III
12V
5THE GIFT O' GAB
13IMMORTALITY
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6NATURA BENIGNA
14EMANCIPATED WOMAN
7THE DEATH PENALTY
15A MAD WORLD
8I
16EPIGRAMS OF A CYNIC
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