The Devil's Dictionary

"The Devil's Dictionary" is a satirical lexicon written by the American journalist and author Ambrose Bierce. It was first published in 1906 as "The Cynic's Word Book" and later retitled "The Devil's Dictionary." The book is a collection of humorous and often cynical definitions of common words and phrases, written in the form of dictionary entries.

Bierce's definitions in "The Devil's Dictionary" often offer witty commentary on human nature, society, politics, religion, and other aspect ...