Cobwebs From an Empty Skull | Ambrose Bierce | Fiction | Book Review

 

Book Info

Name of the Book : Cobwebs from an Empty Skull

Author : Ambrose Bierce

Publisher : Independently Published

Publication Year : 1874

Total Pages : 254

Format : Kindle / Hardcover / Paperback

Why did I chose the Book?

Who doesn't love fables and short stories like in Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Ambrose Bierce? Also, I have read earlier works of Ambrose Bierce and I love his work. And, most important I was infatuated by the cover and title of the book. 

Where to find the Book?

If you want to purchase the book, Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Ambrose Bierce, click on the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Cobwebs-Empty-Skull-Ambrose-Bierce-ebook/dp/B0084BE6N4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cobwebs+from+an+empty+skull&qid=1629810997&sr=8-1

And, If you want to read it for free, then click:

http://www.ambrosebierce.org/cobwebs.htm

http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12793

Author Introduction

Ambrose Bierce was a civil war veteran, short story writer and a journalist. He was born on June 24, 1842 in Meigs County. He has also participated in American Civil War. 

Ambrose Bierce is well known for his horror fiction, war fiction and poetry. Some of his well known works are " The Devil's Dictionary" and "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge". 

"The Devil's Dictionary" was named as one of "The 100 greatest masterpieces of American Literature". He is also remembered as a Fabulist for his fables and stories.

Blurb

The book Cobwebs from an empty skull by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of short stories.

The stories are written as moral stories starting from Fables of Zambri, the Parsee, Brief Seasons of Intellectual Dissipation and Divers Tales.

Zambri, The Parsee narrates tales of horror and fiction which ensembles emotions, friendship, love, motivation and horror.

My Opinion

The moral stories are at their best told by Ambrose Bierce in his book Cobwebs from an Empty Skull.

Some stories are creepy and some are told just as a moral for the readers. Although, the writer has mentioned the moral at the end of the story. But, for some of the stories we need to decide what the writer wants to convey. My personal favorite are the stories from Fables of Zambri, the Parsee.

But, in my opinion I really enjoyed the stories and Ambrose Bierce fans should not miss this masterpiece. 

Narrative Style

Ambrose Bierce in his book, Cobwebs from an Empty Skull has adopted his same unique style of writing. Although, some of the stories were beyond my understanding. Also, the vocabulary of the writer is a also difficult one.

Ratings

• Plot ----------- 5/5
• Cover --------- 5/5
• Recommendation ----------- 5/5
• Characters ------------ 5/5
• Writing Style --------- 5/5