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The Devil’S Dictionary

The Devil’S Dictionary

Ambrose Bierce

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789354846120
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A razor sharp atlas of wordplay and wry wisdom, The Devil’s Dictionary turns language into a stage for satire that still stings and delights. A brilliant, bite-sized canon of prose satire that makes you laugh and think at once.This collection reframes common terms through a caustic, gleefully mischevious lens, offering a compact humour anthology that is as much a language critique as a social mirror. Its wry definitions skewer morality, bureaucracy, and human folly with wit that crackles like dry heat in a summer street. The voice recalls late nineteenth century ironies, drawing clever parallels with Mark Twain while staking out its own stark, modern rhythm. It’s ideal for college literature courses and for anthology collectors alike.The work’s literary and historical significance is enduring: it stands as a masterclass in voice, economy, and fearless satire, preserving a pivotal moment in gilded age america literature while influencing later comic-critical tradition. The Devils Dictionary rewards repeat reading, inviting readers to reframe common sense and re-evaluate everyday language.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. Whether you crave sharp social commentary, want a compact doorway into classic satire, or seek a touchstone for serious readers and curious newcomers, this volume satisfies with bite, breadth, and timeless appeal.

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