The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter: Fantastic Fables is a collection of short stories written by Ambrose Bierce. The stories are fables that are both humorous and thought-provoking. The book contains 25 stories, each one with its own unique plot and characters. Some of the stories are about animals, while others are about humans. The stories are written in a simple and direct style, making them easy to read and understand. The book is a great choice for anyone who enjoys fables, as well as those who appreciate Bierce's unique style of writing. Overall, The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter: Fantastic Fables is a delightful collection of stories that will entertain and inspire readers of all ages.1926. Ambrose Bierce, poet, satirist, adventurer, journalist and supreme storyteller, writes his version of a German story by Herr Richard Voss as given to him in translation by one Dr. Danziger. It is the story of a monk and how he fell in love with the hangman's daughter and how the daughter fell in love with someone else. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.