"Cobwebs from an Empty Skull" by Ambrose Bierce is a compilation of amusing stories from the late 1800s, filled with lots of irony. The collection starts with an introduction that playfully points out its original appearance in the "FUN" humour magazine. Following this, there are fables with animals that act like people, pointing out the craziness of life. Through these characters, the book cleverly looks at habits, foolishness, and morals, often with surprising endings. These stories use humor and irony to criticize society and bad behaviour.
Cobwebs from an Empty Skull
By Ambrose Bierce
Enter a realm where talking animals expose humanity's silliness and faults, all painted with sharp wit and unexpected twists.
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About the AuthorAmbrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named 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 was named by the Grolier Club one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900.
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named 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 was named by the Grolier Club one of the 100 most influential American books printed before 1900.
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