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The Devil's Dictionary
Book • 1996
First published in 1911, 'The Devil's Dictionary' is a collection of satirical definitions written by Ambrose Bierce.
The book is a critique of the societal norms and values of Bierce's time, using humor and irony to redefine common words.
It is known for its clever and often biting definitions that reflect Bierce's skeptical view of human nature and society.
The book is a critique of the societal norms and values of Bierce's time, using humor and irony to redefine common words.
It is known for its clever and often biting definitions that reflect Bierce's skeptical view of human nature and society.
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