Bierce, Ambrose
The Devil's Dictionary
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851245079
- author:
- Bierce, Ambrose
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Bodleian Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- 19.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0.38 kg, Reference & Language, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary offers a unique perspective on language and its power to shape our perceptions. First published in 1906 as The Cynic's Word Book, this dictionary was later expanded into the full A-Z text known as The Devil's Dictionary, featuring satirical definitions of everyday words that continue to provoke and challenge readers today. Bierce's redefinitions are a masterclass in wit and irony, offering fresh insights into the complexities of language. From "reporter" (a writer who guesses his way to the truth and dispels it with a tempest of words) to "un-American" (wicked, intolerable, heathenish), each entry is a clever subversion of conventional meaning. This timely new edition of The Devil's Dictionary is a fascinating read for anyone interested in language, humor, and the art of observation. Its irreverent tone makes it a great choice for those who enjoy satire and wordplay.
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