{ "item_title" : "The Devil's Dictionary", "item_author" : [" Ambrose Bierce "], "item_description" : "The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical book written by Ambrose Bierce, an American writer and journalist, first published in 1906. The book is a humorous and irreverent take on the English language, with Bierce providing his own definitions for commonly used words and phrases. The definitions in The Devil's Dictionary are often cynical, witty, and sarcastic, and they poke fun at various aspects of society, politics, and human behavior. Bierce's style is characterized by his use of irony, wordplay, and dark humor, making the book a classic example of American literary satire. The book is divided into several sections, each containing definitions for words starting with a particular letter of the alphabet. Some of the most famous entries in the book include Bierce's definition of politics as the conduct of public affairs for private advantage, and his definition of a conservative as a statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. Overall, The Devil's Dictionary is a witty and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the English language and the world around us. It is a must-read for anyone interested in satire, humor, or the power of language.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/49/409/775/1494097753_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "34.95", "online_price" : "34.95", "our_price" : "34.95", "club_price" : "34.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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