Re: Regarding Rachel's question:

Bill Barowy (wbarowy who-is-at lesley.edu)
Fri, 4 Sep 1998 17:58:13 -0400

Oh, by way of explanation, Bierce is penetrating, casting things in a
bright harsh light, casting deep shadows, reflecting the sentiments of his
time. But the brightness need not be bitter, nor sardonic, but rather
playful, if taken in a "Connections" sort of way.
Please do.

Bill Barowy, Associate Professor
Technology in Education
Lesley College, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Phone: 617-349-8168 / Fax: 617-349-8169
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