The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce, is a satirical book published in 1911. It offers reinterpretations of terms in the English language which lampoon cant and political double-talk.
The Devil's Dictionary has inspired many imitations both in its day and more recently. Recent examples include The Computer Contradictionary and The Devil's Dictionary X.
Details
- Publication Date
- Aug 27, 2008
- Language
- English
- Category
- Humor
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Ambrose Bierce
Specifications
- Pages
- 187
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)