Download or read book The Fantastic Fables of Ambrose Bierce Thought Provoking and Humorous Fables from a Master of Modern Literature With a Biography of the Author written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was born in Meigs County, Ohio, United States in 1842. Bierce is critically best remembered for his fiction and many other writings are also generally regarded as some of the best war writings of all time. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.
Download or read book Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Castrovilli Giuseppe. This book was released on 1898 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1970-01-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American writer attacks many nineteenth-century institutions and individuals in these collected short fables
Download or read book Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: Enter the world of Ambrose Bierce's satirical and often darkly humorous fables. These short tales offer sharp commentary on human nature, society, and the absurdities of life. Key Aspects of the Book Fantastic Fables: Satirical Commentary: Bierce uses fables to satirize human behavior and societal norms, providing a unique and thought-provoking perspective. Moral Ambiguity: The fables often present moral dilemmas and challenge traditional notions of right and wrong, inviting readers to question their own beliefs. Dark Humor: Bierce's wit shines through in these fables, creating a blend of humor and cynicism that leaves a lasting impression. Ambrose Bierce, an American author and journalist known for his sardonic wit, lived during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Fantastic Fables showcases his talent for using humor and satire to explore the complexities of human nature and society.
Download or read book Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-26 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AMBROSE BIERCE (1842-1914), American writer, born in Ohio. He served in the Civil War and became a prominent journalist, living and working for a time in England (1872-6). He returned to San Francisco and later worked as a correspondent in Washington. Bierce is best known for his short stories, realistic, sardonic, and strongly influenced by Poe. Bierce's book "The Devil's Dictionary � was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge � has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature"; and his book "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians � (also published as In the Midst of Life) was named by the Grolier Club as one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900. He travelled to Mexico in 1913 and mysteriously disappeared, it is thought in the fighting of the Mexican War.
Download or read book Ambrose Bierce Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. Includes a biography of the author.
Download or read book Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 200 fantastic fables from the bitter pen of Ambrose Bierce fill this little volume to overflowing with a rich feast of his misanthropy. Bierce didn't miss a thing-greedy politicians, thieving doctors, not so pious holy men, aldermen, poets, naturalists, poodles, lions, kangaroos, judges, diplomats, legislators-all fall under close scrutiny in a delicious blend of sarcasm and satire that leaves no institution or pomposity of modern life unscathed. Called the American Swift, Bierce is one of the rare masters of the fable: like Aesop and La Fontaine, often personifying objects, animals, and even abstract concepts to reinforce his satire.
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Download or read book Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce Delphi Classics Illustrated written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Fantastic Fables’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Bierce includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Fantastic Fables’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Bierce’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Download or read book Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A MORAL Principle met a Material Interest on a bridge wide enough for but one.
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Download or read book Fantastic Fables Esprios Classics written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842- circa 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has been described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature", and his book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (also published as In the Midst of Life) was named by the Grolier Club as one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900. A prolific and versatile writer, Bierce was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the United States, and as a pioneering writer of realist fiction.
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Download or read book Fantastic Fables written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-05-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Dogs who had been fighting for a bone, without advantage to either, referred their dispute to a Sheep. The Sheep patiently heard their statements, then flung the bone into a pond."Why did you do that?" said the Dogs."Because," replied the Sheep, "I am a vegetarian."This and 244 other "fantastic fables" from the bitter pen of Ambrose Bierce fill this little volume to overflowing with a rich feast of Bierce's misanthropy. A man lying at the point of death called his wife to his bedside and said: "I am about to leave you forever; give me, therefore, one last proof of your affection and fidelity, for, according to our holy religion, a married man seeking admittance at the gate of Heaven is required to swear that he has never defiled himself with an unworthy woman. In my desk you will find a crimson candle, which has been blessed by the High Priest and has a peculiar mystical significance. Swear to me that while it is in existence you will not remarry."The Woman swore and the Man died. At the funeral the Woman stood at the head of the bier, holding a lighted crimson candle till it was wasted entirely away.
Download or read book Fables written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Cosimo Classics. This book was released on 1896 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Peculiar and provocative, graceful, funny, sometimes eerie, and always beautiful, Stevenson's Fables are true masterpieces of art, wit, and style." -Association for Scottish Literary Studies, 2018 This jacketed hardcover edition of Fables (1896), by Robert Louis Stevenson, represents the author's attempt to master the age-old genre of fables. Although not all stories have been as popular, many have been highly praised as great works of fiction. These include "Poor Thing" and "The Song of the Morrow," both of which have earned their place alongside stories by the Brothers Grimm and Perrault, Andersen, and Lang as immortal classics.
