The Cynic's Dictionary

Name: The Cynic's Dictionary
Author: Ambrose Bierce
ISBN: 9781910150320

Author: Ambrose Bierce, Josh Verbae
Series: Ideas for Life
Language: English
Length: 218 pages
ISBN: 9781910150320
Published: 15 January 2014
Imprint: The Big Nest

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Description

The Cynic's Dictionary is an indispensable resource offering satirical reinterpretations of terms in the English language, covering every aspect of human foolishness and frailty. A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasant, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets.

Author

Ambrose Bierce was an American short story writer, editorialist, journalist, fabulist, and satirist. His most famous work includes: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, The Cynic's Dictionary, Write It Right. A prolific and versatile writer, Bierce was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the United States and as a pioneering writer of realist fiction.

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