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The Devil's Dictionary

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An alphabetically arranged lexicon of ironic definitions and pungent aphorisms that reinterprets ordinary words to reveal hypocrisy, pretension, and human folly. Entries range from single-line barbs to longer satiric sketches and occasional parodic verse, often illustrated with mock quotations, and take aim at politics, religion, professions, and social customs. The voice is consistently mordant and playful, transforming language into a tool for skeptical observation and cultural critique while maintaining a compact, referential form that blends dictionary format with sustained literary satire.

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Title: The Devil's Dictionary

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Release date: July 1, 1997 [eBook #972]
Most recently updated: February 7, 2024

Language: English

Credits: Produced by Aloysius and David Widger

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THE DEVIL’S DICTIONARY

by Ambrose Bierce


CONTENTS

AUTHOR'S PREFACE
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z