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The Devil's Dictionary
Ambrose Bierce
Satiric lexicon by Ambrose Bierce, first compiled as The Cynic's Word Book in 1906. T he barbed definitions that Bierce began publishing in a weekly journal he edited in San Francisco, brought this 19th-century stock form to a new level of artistry. Employing a terse, aphoristic style, Bierce lampooned social, professional, and religious convention, as in his definitions for bore--"A person who talks when you wish him to listen"; architect--"One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money"; and saint--"A dead sinner revised and edited." Includes unique illustrations.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 30, 2015 |
| ISBN13 | 9781519600165 |
| Publishers | Createspace Independent Publishing Platf |
| Pages | 212 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 11 mm · 290 g |
| Language | English |
