The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce
In this extraordinary work of scathing satire, Ambrose Bierce provided new humorous definitions of the words that formed the lexicon of contemporary American life. Accumulated over three decades for a series of magazines and newspapers, the entries in The Devil's Dictionary painted a revealing portrait of late 19th-century American life, with all its contradictions and hypocrisies laid bare. Bierce's fantastic wit and incredible gift for irony shine through this true masterpiece of American literature.
This hardcover book is in good condition with minor imperfections to the dust jacket. Pages in very good condition.
ISBN 10: 0690017642 / ISBN 13: 9780690017649
Publisher: Albert and Charles Boni, Inc.
Publication Date: 1979