Ambrose Bierce's classic collection of witty and satirical
definitions, arranged alphabetically as a dictionary, is presented
here in full. Known as a hero for his actions in the American Civil
War, Bierce distinguished himself later in life as a barbed
commentator who would turn his ire to all sorts of topics. Today,
most of his journalism and opinion pieces are consigned to
obscurity. Lasting fame however was gained from the Devil's
Dictionary; wherein Bierce redefines popular terms in a deeply
sardonic, even bitter, manner. The Devil's Dictionary is, as the
title suggests, full of dark and devilish humor. For instance, it
describes the Adam's Apple as a ""protuberance on the throat of a
man, thoughtfully provided by Nature to keep the rope in place.""
and marriage as a ""state of temporary insanity only cured by the
passage of time.""
General
| Imprint: |
Lulu.Com
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2018 |
| Authors: |
Ambrose Bierce
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
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| Pages: |
150 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-387-97748-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Humour >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-387-97748-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781387977482 |
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