The Devil's Dictionary

Book Code: 1111029537829

Ambrose Bierce

ABOUT THE BOOK

Ambrose Bierce's "The Devil's Dictionary" is a satirical work featuring humorous and sardonic definitions for common words. The dictionary was later hailed as a masterpiece of American satire. Preceded by similar endeavors, like Samuel Johnson's and Noah Webster's, Bierce took years to compile his lexicon. The book's history involves multiple titles, with the final version, "The Devil's Dictionary," published in 1911. Despite mixed early reviews, it gained lasting acclaim and was named among the "100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" in 1973.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ambrose Bierce (1842–1914) was a versatile American writer and Civil War veteran. His acclaimed work, "The Devil's Dictionary," earned a spot among the "100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature." Known for his influential stories like "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and the book "Tales of Soldiers and Civilians," Bierce was a pioneering realist fiction writer, impacting horror literature. Despite disappearing in 1913 during travel to Mexico, his contributions to literature, satire, and criticism continue to be widely recognized, reflecting his enduring literary legacy.