02067cam a22003613u 4500 12793 UtSlPG 20260610133313.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a21000134 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914? Cobwebs from an Empty Skull Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-06-30 Produced by Sandra Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "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.) Original publication data not identified Satire American wit and humor Fables Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 Dalziel, George, 1815-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12793 54187 54187