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The Unabridged Devil'S Dictionary
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If We Could Only Put Aside Our Civil Pose And Say What We Really Thought, The World Would Be A Lot Like The One Alluded To In The Unabridged Devils Dictionary. There, A Bore Is A Person Who Talks When You Wish Him To Listen, And Happiness Is An Agreeable Sensation Arising From Contemplating The Misery Of Another. This Is The Most Comprehensive, Authoritative Edition Ever Of Ambrose Bierces Satiric Masterpiece. It Renders Obsolete All Other Versions That Have Appeared In The Books Ninetyyear History.A Virtual Onslaught Of Acerbic, Confrontational Wordplay, The Unabridged Devils Dictionary Offers Some 1,600 Wickedly Clever Definitions To The Vocabulary Of Everyday Life. Little Is Sacred And Few Are Safe, For Bierce Targets Just About Any Pursuit, From Matrimony To Immortality, That Allows Our Willful Failings And Excesses To Shine Forth.This New Edition Is Based On David E. Schultz And S. T. Joshis Exhaustive Investigation Into The Books Writing And Publishing History. All Of Bierces Known Satiric Definitions Are Here, Including Previously Uncollected, Unpublished, And Alternative Entries. Definitions Dropped From Previous Editions Have Been Restored While Nearly Two Hundred Wrongly Attributed To Bierce Have Been Excised. For Dedicated Bierce Readers, An Introduction And Notes Are Also Included.Ambrose Bierces Devils Dictionary Is A Classic That Stands Alongside The Best Work Of Satirists Such As Twain, Mencken, And Thurber. This Unabridged Edition Will Be Celebrated By Humor Fans And Word Lovers Everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' about? A: 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical work that provides over 1,600 clever definitions, offering a humorous and often acerbic take on everyday life and language.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' is Ambrose Bierce, a notable American writer known for his wit and sharp critique of society.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This revised edition of 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' was published on January 3, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' contains 440 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Due to its satirical and sometimes acerbic content, 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' is generally more suitable for adult readers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any additional features in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction and notes based on extensive research into Ambrose Bierce’s writing and publishing history.
- Q: How does this edition differ from previous versions? A: This revised edition restores definitions dropped from previous versions and includes previously uncollected and unpublished entries, making it the most comprehensive edition available.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary' falls under the genre of humor and satire.
- Q: What can readers expect from the tone of this book? A: Readers can expect a tone that is acerbic and confrontational, with a focus on humor that critiques various aspects of life and society.