Ambrose Bierce
The Devil's Dictionary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486275420
- author:
- Ambrose Bierce
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 144
- Genre:
- Humor
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary is a collection of witty and pointed definitions that will leave you in stitches. This splendid "dictionary" features over 1,000 epigrams, essays, verses, and vignettes that skewer folly, self-delusion, politics, business, religion, literature, and the arts. From clever turns of phrase like "The civility of envy" to biting observations on human nature, this book is a treasure trove of bon mots. Whether you're looking for a quick laugh or a clever way to enliven your next conversation, Bierce's Devil's Dictionary has something for everyone.
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