In "Fantastic Fables," Ambrose Bierce employs a sharp, satirical lens to craft a collection of parables that challenge social norms, human folly, and moral pretensions through deceptively simple narratives. This work exemplifies Bierce's acerbic wit and is deeply rooted in the literary tradition of fable, echoing the moralistic tones of Aesop while infusing it with his unique brand of dark irony. ...