Ambrose Bierce
Devil's Dictionary
Devil's Dictionary
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Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical work that exposes the hypocrisies of American society and displays a razor-sharp wit rivaling Mark Twain's. It was first published as The Cynics Word Book.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2019
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
Ambrose Bierce, a renowned journalist during his lifetime, embarked on a playful endeavor by circulating his own sardonic and mischievous definitions of words in his various columns for San Francisco newspapers. These witty definitions were diligently compiled and expanded over time, culminating in their inclusion as entries in a mock dictionary titled "The Cynics Word Book." This remarkable satirical work, widely recognized as one of the most celebrated pieces of American literature, unveils the hypocrisies of American society with a sharp wit that rivals the brilliance of Mark Twain, Bierce's contemporary. Presented here in its most comprehensive 1911 version, "The Devils Dictionary" showcases Bierce's unparalleled wit and provides a captivating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the early 20th century.
Ambrose Bierce, a renowned journalist during his lifetime, embarked on a playful endeavor by circulating his own sardonic and mischievous definitions of words in his various columns for San Francisco newspapers. These witty definitions were diligently compiled and expanded over time, culminating in their inclusion as entries in a mock dictionary titled "The Cynics Word Book." This remarkable satirical work, widely recognized as one of the most celebrated pieces of American literature, unveils the hypocrisies of American society with a sharp wit that rivals the brilliance of Mark Twain, Bierce's contemporary. Presented here in its most comprehensive 1911 version, "The Devils Dictionary" showcases Bierce's unparalleled wit and provides a captivating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the early 20th century.
Weight: 288g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847498175
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