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The Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher: Modernista
Release Date : 2024-06-13
The Devil S Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by Modernista this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-13 with categories.
»Air (n.) A nutricious substance supplied by a bountiful providence for the fattening of the poor.« Enter the world of sharp wit and biting satire with this timeless lexicon that skewers societal conventions and human nature itself. Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary offers a sardonic and irreverent look at the absurdities of language and life. From acerbic definitions of common terms to witty aphorisms that cut to the core of social hypocrisy, Bierce's dictionary is a masterpiece of literary humor and social commentary. Each entry challenges conventional wisdom with a twist of irony, revealing the underlying contradictions and pretensions of the human experience. Whether exploring politics, religion, or relationships, Bierce's definitions provoke laughter and contemplation in equal measure. AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil's Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«
New Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Rhoda Koenig
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-11-08
New Devil S Dictionary written by Rhoda Koenig and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-08 with Reference categories.
A new and beautifully illustrated collection of bitter, biting definitions to celebrate the centenary of The Devil’s Dictionary Ambrose Bierce’s classic The Devil’s Dictionary first appeared in its entirety in 1911. Its caustic wit and arch tone have ensured steady popularity and sales to this day. To mark its centennial, Rhoda Koenig gives us a new version of Bierce’s mordant vision. Its myriad definitions, like the original’s, individually expose hypocrisy, pretension, and vanity and collectively paint a mocking portrait of society at its worst. More than just a denunciation of jargon or political correctness, it lambasts old and young, rich and poor, male and female, left and right, and takes them all down a peg—or three. It deals with classic subjects but also defines new ideas and explicates new usages from “academia” to “teamwork” to “women’s magazine.” Among the many definitions inside: accessible, adj. (1) Of a subject, one that can be approached by the most intellectually handicapped, aided by the ramp of banality and the guardrail of diminished vocabulary. (2) Of a woman, a nice way of putting it. collectible, n. Object which many are eager to possess, though it may not be attractive, entertaining, or useful. Not to be confused with “spouse.” If you relish moral criticism of immoral behavior, The New Devil’s Dictionary will leave you howling for more.
The Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-11
The Devil S Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-11 with categories.
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The Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-07-09
The Devil S Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-09 with Fiction categories.
“Dictionary, n: A malevolent literary device for cramping the growth of a language and making it hard and inelastic. This dictionary, however, is a most useful work.” Bierce’s groundbreaking Devil’s Dictionary had a complex publication history. Started in the mid-1800s as an irregular column in Californian newspapers under various titles, he gradually refined the new-at-the-time idea of an irreverent set of glossary-like definitions. The final name, as we see it titled in this work, did not appear until an 1881 column published in the periodical The San Francisco Illustrated Wasp. There were no publications of the complete glossary in the 1800s. Not until 1906 did a portion of Bierce’s collection get published by Doubleday, under the name The Cynic’s Word Book—the publisher not wanting to use the word “Devil” in the title, to the great disappointment of the author. The 1906 word book only went from A to L, however, and the remainder was never released under the compromised title. In 1911 the Devil’s Dictionary as we know it was published in complete form as part of Bierce’s collected works (volume 7 of 12), including the remainder of the definitions from M to Z. It has been republished a number of times, including more recent efforts where older definitions from his columns that never made it into the original book were included. Due to the complex nature of copyright, some of those found definitions have unclear public domain status and were not included. This edition of the book includes, however, a set of definitions attributed to his one-and-only “Demon’s Dictionary” column, including Bierce’s classic definition of A: “the first letter in every properly constructed alphabet.” Bierce enjoyed “quoting” his pseudonyms in his work. Most of the poetry, dramatic scenes and stories in this book attributed to others were self-authored and do not exist outside of this work. This includes the prolific Father Gassalasca Jape, whom he thanks in the preface—“jape” of course having the definition: “a practical joke.” This book is a product of its time and must be approached as such. Many of the definitions hold up well today, but some might be considered less palatable by modern readers. Regardless, the book’s humorous style is a valuable snapshot of American culture from past centuries.
The Unabridged Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Release Date : 2010-09-15
The Unabridged Devil S Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by University of Georgia Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-15 with Humor categories.
If we could only put aside our civil pose and say what we really thought, the world would be a lot like the one alluded to in The Unabridged Devil’s Dictionary. There, a bore is "a person who talks when you wish him to listen," and happiness is "an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another." This is the most comprehensive, authoritative edition ever of Ambrose Bierce’s satiric masterpiece. It renders obsolete all other versions that have appeared in the book’s ninety-year history. A virtual onslaught of acerbic, confrontational wordplay, The Unabridged Devil’s Dictionary offers some 1,600 wickedly clever definitions to the vocabulary of everyday life. Little is sacred and few are safe, for Bierce targets just about any pursuit, from matrimony to immortality, that allows our willful failings and excesses to shine forth. This new edition is based on David E. Schultz and S. T. Joshi’s exhaustive investigation into the book’s writing and publishing history. All of Bierce’s known satiric definitions are here, including previously uncollected, unpublished, and alternative entries. Definitions dropped from previous editions have been restored while nearly two hundred wrongly attributed to Bierce have been excised. For dedicated Bierce readers, an introduction and notes are also included. Ambrose Bierce’s Devil’s Dictionary is a classic that stands alongside the best work of satirists such as Twain, Mencken, and Thurber. This unabridged edition will be celebrated by humor fans and word lovers everywhere.
The Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
The Devil S Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
The Devil S Dictionary Or The Cynic S Wordbook Unabridged With All The Definitions
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher: e-artnow
Release Date : 2013-08-20
The Devil S Dictionary Or The Cynic S Wordbook Unabridged With All The Definitions written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by e-artnow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-20 with Fiction categories.
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Devil's Dictionary (or The Cynic's Wordbook: Unabridged with all the Definitions)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The book is a classic satire in the form of a dictionary on which Bierce worked for decades. It was originally published in 1906 as The Cynic's Word Book before being retitled in 1911. A number of the definitions are accompanied by satiric verses, many of which are signed with comic pseudonyms. It offers reinterpretations of terms in the English language which lampoon cant and political double-talk as well as other aspects of human foolishness and frailty. The definitions provide satirical, witty and often politically pointed representations of the words that is seeks to "define". The Devil's Dictionary has inspired many imitations both in its day and more recently. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842 – 1914?) was an American satirist, critic, poet, editor and journalist. Bierce became a prolific author of short stories often humorous and sometimes bitter or macabre. His dark, sardonic views and vehemence as a critic earned him the nickname, "Bitter Bierce".
The Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2009-02-13
The Devil S Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-13 with Education categories.
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The New Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Jerry N. Williamson
language : en
Publisher: W Paul Ganley Pub
Release Date : 1985
The New Devil S Dictionary written by Jerry N. Williamson and has been published by W Paul Ganley Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Devil S Dictionary
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Author : Ambrose Bierce
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-08-27
The Devil S Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-27 with Fiction categories.
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