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Ambrose Bierce's work delivers sharp, satirical redefinitions of common words, originally published in a weekly newspaper in 1881. His collection, first seen in *The Cynic's Word Book* in 1906, gained widespread acclaim with its 1911 release as *The Devil's Dictionary*. This edition showcases Bierce's biting humor and critical perspective on various aspects of society, including politics, business, religion, and the arts, making it a timeless commentary on American culture.
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The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce
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- Released
- 2009
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ambrose Bierce
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2009
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9781605206554
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Language Textbooks & Dictionaries, Humor, Classics, Language Dictionaries, Dictionaries, Satire, Dark Humor, Sarcasm, Nihilism, Pessimism
- First published
- 1911
- Original title
- The Devil's Dictionary
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Ambrose Bierce's work delivers sharp, satirical redefinitions of common words, originally published in a weekly newspaper in 1881. His collection, first seen in *The Cynic's Word Book* in 1906, gained widespread acclaim with its 1911 release as *The Devil's Dictionary*. This edition showcases Bierce's biting humor and critical perspective on various aspects of society, including politics, business, religion, and the arts, making it a timeless commentary on American culture.