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Featuring humorous and satirical definitions of common words, this work by Ambrose Bierce offers a unique take on language and society. Developed over three decades through magazine installments, it showcases Bierce's sharp wit and critique of human nature. Initially published as The Cynic's Word Book in 1906, it was later expanded into its more comprehensive form in 1911. The clever and often cynical definitions have inspired many, making it a notable contribution to American literature and satire.
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The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
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- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Ambrose Bierce
- Verlag
- Bibliotech Press
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
- Seitenzahl
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9798888303665
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Sprachbücher & -lexika, Humor, Klassiker, Sprachwörterbücher, Wörterbücher, Satire, Schwarzer Humor, Sarkasmus, Nihilismus, Pessimismus
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 1911
- Originaltitel
- The Devil's Dictionary
- Bewertung
- 3,85 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Featuring humorous and satirical definitions of common words, this work by Ambrose Bierce offers a unique take on language and society. Developed over three decades through magazine installments, it showcases Bierce's sharp wit and critique of human nature. Initially published as The Cynic's Word Book in 1906, it was later expanded into its more comprehensive form in 1911. The clever and often cynical definitions have inspired many, making it a notable contribution to American literature and satire.