The Collected Works Of Ambrose Bierce V7: The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce V7: The Devil's Dictionary (1911) is a book written by Ambrose Bierce, an American writer and journalist. The book is a collection of satirical definitions of common words and phrases, presented in the form of a dictionary. The Devil's Dictionary is known for its wit, humor, and biting social commentary, and is considered one of Bierce's most famous works. The book is divided into two parts, the first containing definitions of words beginning with the letter A, and the second containing words beginning with the letter B. The definitions are often intentionally absurd, and are meant to expose the hypocrisy and absurdity of human behavior and society. This edition of The Devil's Dictionary is part of a larger collection of Bierce's works, and includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the context and historical significance of the definitions. Overall, The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce V7: The Devil's Dictionary (1911) is a humorous and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the English language and the world around us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.