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The Devil's Dictionary

by Ambrose Bierce
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Satirical lexicon dissecting societal hypocrisies.

If you enjoy sharp wit wrapped in satire, "The Devil's Dictionary" might just be your next favorite read. Ambrose Bierce's work offers a tongue-in-cheek redefinition of everyday terms to reveal the inherent irony and double standards of social norms. It's a clever and humorous book that, beyond making you chuckle, will make you ponder the absurdities of the English language and human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Devil's Dictionary

by Ambrose Bierce
₱600.00 Now ₱300.00 Save 50%
ISBN: 9780747569671
Authors: Ambrose Bierce
Publisher: Folio Society
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Philosophy
Related Topics: Essays, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 10697 readers)
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Satirical lexicon dissecting societal hypocrisies.

If you enjoy sharp wit wrapped in satire, "The Devil's Dictionary" might just be your next favorite read. Ambrose Bierce's work offers a tongue-in-cheek redefinition of everyday terms to reveal the inherent irony and double standards of social norms. It's a clever and humorous book that, beyond making you chuckle, will make you ponder the absurdities of the English language and human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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