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Tables of Contents for A Prescription for Adversity
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
vii
Introduction
ix
The Topography of Bierce's Career
1
29
``Gleams Like The Flashing of a Shield'': The Theme of War
30
18
The Heart Has Its Reasons: Bierce's Successful Failure at Philosophy
48
22
Bierce as Craftsman: His Concern with Mind
70
26
Poignant Clarity: The Achievement of Tragedy
96
17
``An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'': Nothing Better Exists
113
23
``Success In Literature''
136
23
Appendix A
159
2
Appendix B
161
10
Appendix C
171
2
Appendix D
173
16
Notes
189
23
Bibliography
212
5
Index
217