Fantastic Fables

By: Bierce, Ambrose

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. 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.This is an unabridged reprint of the original edition-all 245 fables. Do not confuse it with the abridged editions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B086P7G7DN
• ISBN13: 9798626592504
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"