The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical dictionary that offers humorous and often cynical definitions of words and phrases commonly used in the English language. Originally published in 1906, the book is divided into two sections: ""The Cynic's Word Book"" and ""The Devil's Dictionary."" The former contains definitions that are more straightforward and cynical, while the latter contains more satirical and absurd definitions. Bierce's wit and humor are on full display throughout the book, as he takes aim at various aspects of society, politics, and human nature. The Devil's Dictionary has become a classic work of American literature and is still widely read and enjoyed today.A heavy blue-gray metal much used in giving stability to light lovers -- particularly to those who love not wisely but other men's wives.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.