Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Ambrose Bierce

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Author Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?
Engraver Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905
Engraver Dalziel, George, 1815-1902
LoC No. a21000134
Title Cobwebs from an Empty Skull
Note Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Cobwebs from an Empty Skull" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of satirical fables and tales written during the late 19th century. The book encapsulates Bierce's sardonic wit, presenting a series of humorous, often darkly ironic narratives and morals that explore human nature, folly, and vice. At the start of the collection, the reader is welcomed by a preface that reflects Bierce's modest acknowledgment of the work's origins, hinting at its initial reception in the humor publication "FUN." Each ensuing fable features anthropomorphized animals that deliver sharp observations about human behavior, folly, and morality, often taking unexpected twists. Characters like a Persian nobleman with a philosophical oyster or a self-deprecating rat highlight the absurdities of life. The opening portion showcases a whimsical blend of humor and irony that sets the tone for a deeper critique of societal norms and human vices through the lens of fables. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Satire
Subject American wit and humor
Subject Fables
Category Text
EBook-No. 12793
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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