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The Devil's Dictionary: Cat
by Ambrose Bierce CARTESIANCAVILERCAT -n. A soft, indestructible automaton provided by nature to be kicked when things go wrong in the domestic circle. This is a dog, This is a…Aesop's Fables: The Swollen Fox
by Aesop The Quack FrogThe Mouse, the Frog, and the HawkThe Swollen Fox A hungry Fox found in a hollow tree a quantity of bread and meat, which some shepherds had placed there against…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: An Optimist
Revenge A Valuable Suggestion An Optimist Two Frogs in the belly of a snake were considering their altered circumstances. "This is pretty hard luck," said one. "Don't jump to…Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: An Optimist
100 102 An Optimist Two Frogs in the belly of a snake were considering their altered circumstances. "This is pretty hard luck," said one. "Don't jump to conclusions," the other said; "we are…The Three Languages
The Three Languages An aged count once lived in Switzerland, who had an only son, but he was stupid, and could learn nothing. Then said the father: 'Hark you, my son, try as I will I can get…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: The Fugitive Office
Two Politicians The Tyrant Frog The Fugitive Office A TRAVELLER arriving at the capitol of the nation saw a vast plain outside the wall, filled with struggling and shouting men.…Dangerous Animals: Sharks, Snakes, Sea Wasps, and Blue-Ringed Octopuses
Sharks, snakes, sea wasps, and blue-ringed octopuses by David Johnson More than 80% of all snakes are not venomous. Profiles of Dangerous Animals Animals Hippopotamuses,…Fantastic Fables by Ambrose Bierce: The Eligible Son-in-Law
The Tyrant Frog The Statesman and the Horse The Eligible Son-in-Law A TRULY Pious Person who conducted a savings bank and lent money to his sisters and his cousins and his aunts of…Aesop's Fables: Aesop's Fables
by Aesop Aesop's FablesContentsIntroductionThe Fox and the GrapesThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsThe Cat and the MiceThe Mischievous DogThe Charcoal-Burner and the FullerThe Mice in CouncilThe…Aesop's Fables
Contents Introduction The Fox and the Grapes The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs The Cat and the Mice The Mischievous Dog The Charcoal-Burner and the Fuller The Mice in Council The Bat and…Trending
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