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Ambrose Bierce's satirical lexicon offers a humorous and critical take on language, emerging from decades of magazine articles. Renowned for its wit, it has influenced countless imitators and holds a place among America's literary classics. The dictionary features Bierce's unique definitions, replacing traditional entries with his own sardonic interpretations. Notably, his work inspired significant adaptations, including Harry Ellington Brook's contributions to The Illustrated San Francisco Wasp. Bierce's journey through the alphabet culminated in 79 articles, showcasing his distinctive style.
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The Devil's Dictionary, Ambrose Bierce
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2022
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- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Ambrose Bierce
- Vydavatel
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Rok vydání
- 2022
- Počet stran
- 218
- ISBN13
- 9789356568709
- Série
- Štítky
- Beletrie, Jazykové učebnice & Slovníky, Humor, Klasika, Jazykové slovníky, Slovníky, Satira, Černý humor, Sarkasmus, Nihilismus, Pesimismus
- První vydání
- 1911
- Původní název
- The Devil's Dictionary
- Hodnocení
- 3,85 z 5
- Anotace
- Ambrose Bierce's satirical lexicon offers a humorous and critical take on language, emerging from decades of magazine articles. Renowned for its wit, it has influenced countless imitators and holds a place among America's literary classics. The dictionary features Bierce's unique definitions, replacing traditional entries with his own sardonic interpretations. Notably, his work inspired significant adaptations, including Harry Ellington Brook's contributions to The Illustrated San Francisco Wasp. Bierce's journey through the alphabet culminated in 79 articles, showcasing his distinctive style.