Enter the realm of humor and satire with Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary . This timeless collection of cynical definitions offers sharp insights into human nature, society and language itself. With biting humor and razor-sharp wit, Bierce exposes the absurdities of life in a devilishly delightful exploration of the English language.
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Enter the realm of humor and satire with Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary . This timeless collection of cynical definitions offers sharp insights into human nature, society and language itself. With biting humor and razor-sharp wit, Bierce exposes the absurdities of life in a devilishly delightful exploration of the English language.
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Written by a man very much involved in life and much offended by the crudity found therein. Never at a loss to respond to what conflicted his morality we find him humorous or extremely thoughtful, and thought provoking in his responses. An easy read that will stay with you.
Supakusan
Oct 2, 2008
HALF A LOAF - Is it really better?
This adaptation by Gahan Wilson is a disappointment. It represents no more than five percent of Bierce's work of the same name. I feel that Alibris should have more clearly indicated that this book is an adaptation. If they did, I missed it.
