Who is considered a key influence of Bierce's war stories?
Mark Twain
Stephen Crane
J.D. Salinger
Jack London
Answer
Stephen Crane, known for his Civil War novel "The Red Badge of Courage," is regarded as a significant influence on Ambrose Bierce's war stories. Crane's realistic depiction of the psychological effects of war, his focus on the individual soldier's experience, and his use of vivid imagery had a profound impact on Bierce's own literary style and thematic concerns.
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