Fantastic Fables
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Castrovilli Giuseppe |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 1898 |
Genre | : Fables |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Castrovilli Giuseppe |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 1898 |
Genre | : Fables |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 131 |
Release | : 1970-01-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 048622225X |
The American writer attacks many nineteenth-century institutions and individuals in these collected short fables
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Ohio State University Press |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780814208427 |
"Bierce's fables are distinguished for their biting wit and their cynical reflection of the political and social events of his time. Local and national political figures; corrupt lawyers, judges, and clergymen; and even incidents in the Spanish-American War are all mercilessly lampooned. The fables not only testify to Bierce's hatred of "hypocrisy, cant, and all sham" but provide a window into late nineteenth-century American society. S. T.
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2020-03-06 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
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.
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
Total Pages | : 81 |
Release | : 2021-01-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
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.
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2018-04-26 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781717331977 |
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. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2020-05-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
A Moral Principle met a Material Interest on a bridge wide enough for but one."Down, you base thing!" thundered the Moral Principle, "and let me pass over you!"The Material Interest merely looked in the other's eyes without saying anything."Ah," said the Moral Principle, hesitatingly, "let us draw lots to see which shall retire till the other has crossed."The Material Interest maintained an unbroken silence and an unwavering stare."In order to avoid a conflict," the Moral Principle resumed, somewhat uneasily, "I shall myself lie down and let you walk over me."
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : 2017-08-26 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781975840617 |
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.
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2016-08-16 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1473350123 |
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.
Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
Publisher | : IndyPublish.com |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2009-02-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781437894875 |
A MORAL Principle met a Material Interest on a bridge wide enough for but one.