The Man and the Viper – Aesopus Emendatus
A Man finding a frozen Viper put it into his bosom.
“The coldness of the human heart,” he said, with a grin
Ambrose Bierce
This page contains fables collection of the author.
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842 – 1914) was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist. Bierce employed a distinctive style of writing, especially in his stories. His style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, impossible events and the theme of war.
The Hare and the Tortoise – Aesopus Emendatus
A Hare having ridiculed the slow movements of a Tortoise, was challenged by the latter to run a race, a Fox to go to the goal and be the judge.
The Man and his Goose – Aesopus Emendatus
“See these valuable golden eggs,” said a Man that owned a Goose. “Surely a Goose which can lay such eggs as those must have a gold mine inside her.”
The Lion and the Bull – Aesopus Emendatus
A Lion wishing to lure a Bull to a place where it would be safe to attack him, said: “My friend, I have killed a fine sheep; will you come with me and partake of the mutton?”
Hercules and the Carter – Aesopus Emendatus
A Carter was driving a waggon loaded with a merchant’s goods, when the wheels stuck in a rut. Thereupon he began to pray to Hercules, without other exertion.
Jupiter and the Birds – Aesopus Emendatus
Jupiter commanded all the birds to appear before him, so that he might choose the most beautiful to be their king.