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Overview""Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy."" In this extraordinary work of scathing satire, Ambrose Bierce provided new humorous definitions of the words that formed the lexicon of contemporary American life. Accumulated over three decades for a series of magazines and newspapers, the entries in The Devil's Dictionary painted a revealing portrait of late 19th-century American life, with all its contradictions and hypocrisies laid bare. Bierce's fantastic wit and incredible gift for irony shine through this true masterpiece of American literature. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ambrose BiercePublisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd Imprint: Arcturus Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.483kg ISBN: 9781398817852ISBN 10: 1398817856 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 01 March 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsProbably the most brilliant work of satire written in America. And maybe one of the greatest in all world literature -- Jason Zweig ""Probably the most brilliant work of satire written in America. And maybe one of the greatest in all world literature"" -- Jason Zweig Author InformationAmbrose Bierce (1842-c.1914) was an American journalist and short story writer. He fought for the Union Army during the Civil War before contributing to a number of newspapers and magazines, where he received acclaim for his work and became one of the most influential journalists in the country. His most famous work was The Devil's Dictionary, published in 1906. In December 1913 he disappeared while travelling in Mexico. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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