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The Devil's Dictionary is Ambrose Bierce's mordant lexicon of human pretension, a work in which ordinary words are redefined with corrosive wit and philosophical disenchantment. Originally published in installments and later gathered in book form, it belongs to the tradition of satirical dictionaries while also reflecting the sharpened skepticism of late nineteenth-century American realism. Its style is epigrammatic, aphoristic, and theatrically concise: each definition exposes the vanity, hypocrisy, or absurdity concealed beneath respectable language. Bierce, journalist, Civil War veteran, short-story writer, and relentless critic of cant, brought to this work a temperament formed by violence, political corruption, newspaper polemic, and intimate knowledge of institutional folly. His wartime experiences and long career in journalism helped shape his suspicion of patriotic rhetoric, legal solemnity, religious confidence, and social convention. The book is thus not merely comic; it is the distilled expression of a mind trained to detect fraud in public speech. Readers who appreciate satire, linguistic brilliance, and unsentimental moral observation will find The Devil's Dictionary indispensable. It rewards both casual browsing and sustained reading, offering laughter that quickly hardens into recognition.
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The Devil's Dictionary
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'The Devil's Dictionary,' Ambrose Bierce crafts a satirical lexicon that offers biting commentary on human nature, society, and language itself. Employing a sardonic wit and a style reminiscent of the aphoristic, Bierce defamiliarizes the everyday terms and phrases, redefining them through a lens of irony and dark humor. The work, originally published in 1906, situates itself within the tradition of literary satire, reminiscent of Jonathan Swift's sharp critiques, and serves as a reflection of the complex socio-political milieu of post-Civil War America, where cynicism towards morality and politics prevailed. Ambrose Bierce was a journalist, Civil War veteran, and a master of the short story, whose own experiences shaped his views on human folly and societal hypocrisy. Growing up in a tumultuous era, and often disillusioned by the destructiveness of war and political machinations, Bierce's sharp intellect and literary prowess find expression in this work, a culmination of his lifelong disdain for the pretensions and absurdities of mankind. 'The Devil's Dictionary' is a must-read for lovers of satire and those who appreciate a deeper exploration of language and meaning. It offers a unique perspective that provokes thought while entertaining, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone intrigued by the quirks of humanity and the power of words. 160 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028372033
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Devil's Dictionary is Ambrose Bierce's mordant lexicon of human pretension, a work in which ordinary words are redefined with corrosive wit and philosophical disenchantment. Originally published in installments and later gathered in book form, it belongs to the tradition of satirical dictionaries while also reflecting the sharpened skepticism of late nineteenth-century American realism. Its style is epigrammatic, aphoristic, and theatrically concise: each definition exposes the vanity, hypocrisy, or absurdity concealed beneath respectable language. Bierce, journalist, Civil War veteran, short-story writer, and relentless critic of cant, brought to this work a temperament formed by violence, political corruption, newspaper polemic, and intimate knowledge of institutional folly. His wartime experiences and long career in journalism helped shape his suspicion of patriotic rhetoric, legal solemnity, religious confidence, and social convention. The book is thus not merely comic; it is the distilled expression of a mind trained to detect fraud in public speech. Readers who appreciate satire, linguistic brilliance, and unsentimental moral observation will find The Devil's Dictionary indispensable. It rewards both casual browsing and sustained reading, offering laughter that quickly hardens into recognition. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028372033
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The Devil's Dictionary is Ambrose Bierce's mordant lexicon of human pretension, a work in which ordinary words are redefined with corrosive wit and philosophical disenchantment. Originally published in installments and later gathered in book form, it belongs to the tradition of satirical dictionaries while also reflecting the sharpened skepticism of late nineteenth-century American realism. Its style is epigrammatic, aphoristic, and theatrically concise: each definition exposes the vanity, hypocrisy, or absurdity concealed beneath respectable language. Bierce, journalist, Civil War veteran, short-story writer, and relentless critic of cant, brought to this work a temperament formed by violence, political corruption, newspaper polemic, and intimate knowledge of institutional folly. His wartime experiences and long career in journalism helped shape his suspicion of patriotic rhetoric, legal solemnity, religious confidence, and social convention. The book is thus not merely comic; it is the distilled expression of a mind trained to detect fraud in public speech. Readers who appreciate satire, linguistic brilliance, and unsentimental moral observation will find The Devil's Dictionary indispensable. It rewards both casual browsing and sustained reading, offering laughter that quickly hardens into recognition. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028372033
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. The Devil's Dictionary | A Satirical Lexicon of Cynical Aphorisms, Dark Humor, and Gilded Age American Social Criticism | Ambrose Bierce | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2024 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028372033 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 129277784
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