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Book Review of The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary
The Devil's Dictionary
Author: Ambrose Bierce
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Reference
Book Type: Unknown Binding
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Originally published in a weekly from 1881-1906, it was titled The Cynic's Word Book when printed in book form. Frankly, that title is a better fit as that is what it is: a misanthropical view of vocabulary with a smidgeon of wit added. "Devil" seems to imply something "naughty." Anyway, while some definitions (mostly political) are humorous, I found that the majority were mundane to downright boring.