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OverviewThe name Wickedictionary is intended to be a satirical play on the word Wiktionary. This is a collection of definitions of words as in a dictionary, except the definitions are perverse in the style of Ambrose Bierce's the Devil's Dictionary. This is not a book of quotations, although the definitions are quotable. The idea is to modernize Ambrose Bierce, coming up with a more contemporary and cutting-edge collection of definitions. This is intended to be comical, there are no sides, and nothing is sacred here. Basically any definition that has a surprise twist qualifies for entry, whether it happens to be cynical or not. The idea is we don't have to necessarily agree with these definitions, but to merely enjoy them for making us think. As Aristotle once said, It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Derek Abbott , Dr Derek AbbottPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9781463668266ISBN 10: 1463668260 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 24 August 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDerek Abbott was born in South Kensington, London, UK, and is a well-known scientist and academic. He regularly lectures in the USA, UK, and Australia. He has previously lived in the USA and UK. He currently lives in Adelaide, Australia, and is married. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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