Paperback. Only edition in printA celebrated journalist in his lifetime, Ambrose Bierces began circulating his own sardonic, mischievous definitions of words in his various columns for San Francisco newspapers. Over several years these were then compiled and expanded into entries for a mock dictionary originally published as The Cynics Word Book.One of the most popular satirical works of American literature, The Devils Dictionary here published in its most complete 1911 version brilliantly lays bare the hypocrisies of American society and displays a razor-sharp wit to rival that of Bierces contemporary Mark Twain. Brilliantly lays bare the hypocrisies of American society and displays a razor-sharp wit to rival that of Bierces contemporary Mark Twain. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Devils Dictionary: The Complete Edition (Paperback)
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd, Richmond
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1847498175
ISBN 13: 9781847498175
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Only edition in print

A celebrated journalist in his lifetime, Ambrose Bierce's began circulating his own sardonic, mischievous definitions of words in his various columns for San Francisco newspapers. Over several years these were then compiled and expanded into entries for a mock dictionary originally published as The Cynic's Word Book.

One of the most popular satirical works of American literature, The Devil's Dictionary – here published in its most complete 1911 version – brilliantly lays bare the hypocrisies of American society and displays a razor-sharp wit to rival that of Bierce's contemporary Mark Twain.

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A veteran of the American Civil War who fought at Shiloh and Chickamauga in the Union ranks, Bierce became one of America's best-known writers and journalists, admired for his insolent, entertaining and sometimes courageous columns. In 1913 he set off for Mexico, then in the throes of revolution, and was never seen again. Ralph Steadman is the author of many illustrated books including Sigmund Freud, I Leonardo, The Big I Am, The Scar-Strangled Banner, Alice and Animal Farm. His most recent publication is the novel, Doodaaa.

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