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Cobwebs from an Empty Skull

Cobwebs from an Empty Skull

by Ambrose Bierce

About this book

Ambrose Bierce's collection of short parables, published under the pen name of Dod Grile, is similar to Aesop's Fables. This compilation is comprised of "Fables of Zambri, the Parsee," "Brief Seasons of Intellectual Dissipation" and the "Divers Tales," all of which were first serialized in the magazine "FUN." A great read for any lover of short stories or poetry with faraway lands, talking animals and supernatural occurrences! Summary by Mary Kay

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  1. 1Preface2:06 · read by Larry Wilson
  2. 2Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 1-55:20 · read by Newgatenovelist
  3. 3Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 6-105:21 · read by Newgatenovelist
  4. 4Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 11-166:28 · read by ToddHW
  5. 5Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 17-226:01 · read by ToddHW
  6. 6Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 23-274:51 · read by Lynne T
  7. 7Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 28-325:42 · read by Lynne T
  8. 8Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 33-374:48 · read by Deon Gines
  9. 9Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 38-424:51 · read by Deon Gines
  10. 10Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 43-474:18 · read by Deon Gines
  11. 11Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 48-525:12 · read by Deon Gines
  12. 12Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 53-577:23 · read by DJRickyV
  13. 13Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 58-628:27 · read by DJRickyV
  14. 14Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 63-677:03 · read by DJRickyV
  15. 15Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 68-728:33 · read by DJRickyV
  16. 16Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 73-775:57 · read by Deon Gines
  17. 17Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 78-825:20 · read by Deon Gines
  18. 18Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 83-875:18 · read by Deon Gines
  19. 19Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 88-924:39 · read by Deon Gines
  20. 20Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 93-975:47 · read by Deon Gines
  21. 21Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 98-1025:32 · read by Deon Gines
  22. 22Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 103-1074:19 · read by Deon Gines
  23. 23Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 108-1125:21 · read by Deon Gines
  24. 24Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 113-1176:31 · read by Deon Gines
  25. 25Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 118-1236:01 · read by Deon Gines
  26. 26Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 124-1285:36 · read by Deon Gines
  27. 27Fables of Zambri, the Parsee: Fables 129-1358:04 · read by Deon Gines
  28. 28Brief Seasons of Intellectual Dissipation - Part I: The Fool and The Philosopher5:38 · read by Deon Gines, Larry Wilson, Mary Kay
  29. 29Brief Seasons of Intellectual Dissipation - Part II: The Fool and The Doctor5:25 · read by Larry Wilson, Mary Kay, Khaghbboommm
  30. 30Brief Seasons of Intellectual Dissipation - Part III: The Fool and The Soldier6:14 · read by Larry Wilson, Mary Kay, Khaghbboommm
  31. 31Divers Tale 1: The Grateful Bear7:30 · read by MaryAnn
  32. 32Divers Tales 2: The Setting Sachem2:11 · read by MaryAnn
  33. 33Divers Tales 3: Feodora6:21 · read by MaryAnn
  34. 34Divers Tales 4: The Legend of Immortal Truth4:37 · read by Larry Wilson
  35. 35Divers Tales 5: Converting a Prodigal8:07 · read by Deon Gines
  36. 36Divers Tales 6: Four Jacks and a Knave7:24 · read by Matt Butcher
  37. 37Divers Tales 7: Dr. Deadwood, I Presume5:15 · read by Matt Butcher
  38. 38Divers Tales 8: Nut-Cracking5:39 · read by Matt Butcher
  39. 39Divers Tales 9: The Magician's Little Joke6:25 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  40. 40Divers Tales 10: Seafaring6:21 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  41. 41Divers Tales 11: Tony Rollo's Conclusion6:21 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  42. 42Divers Tales 12: No Charge for Attendance7:30 · read by MaryAnn
  43. 43Divers Tales 13: Pernicketty's Fright8:10 · read by MaryAnn
  44. 44Divers Tales 14: Juniper9:10 · read by Larry Wilson
  45. 45Divers Tales 15: Following the Sea7:39 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  46. 46Divers Tales 16: A Tale of Spanish Vengeance6:56 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  47. 47Divers Tales 17: Mrs. Dennison's Head5:35 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  48. 48Divers Tales 18: A Fowl Witch6:30 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  49. 49Divers Tales 19: The Civil Service in Florida5:37 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  50. 50Divers Tales 20: The Tale of the Bosphorus6:18 · read by Jeremiah Sutherland
  51. 51Divers Tales 21: John Smith7:01 · read by MaryAnn
  52. 52Divers Tales 22: Sundered Hearts9:18 · read by Tony Addison
  53. 53Divers Tales 23: The Early History of Bath8:29 · read by MaryAnn
  54. 54Divers Tales 24: The Following Dorg9:38 · read by MaryAnn
  55. 55Divers Tales 25: Snaking8:30 · read by Nightflush
  56. 56Divers Tales 26: Maud's Papa7:04 · read by MaryAnn
  57. 57Divers Tales 27: Jim Beckwourth's Pond8:04 · read by Deon Gines
  58. 58Divers Tales 28: Stringing a Bear4:08 · read by Larry Wilson

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