The Devil's Dictionary 1911 & Hornbook for the Double Damned 1962 Satirical Book
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| Management number | 25732769 | Release Date | 2025/12/13 | List Price | $24.00 | Model Number | 25732769 | ||
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Two satirical books:
Both in good condition for their age. The Devil's Dictionary has some red discoloration at the top.
The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce
This is a famous satirical dictionary that provides cynical and humorous redefinitions of common words, challenging societal norms, politics, and human nature.
* Author: Ambrose Bierce
* Original Publication: Started as a series of newspaper columns in 1881 and first published as a book titled The Cynic's Word Book in 1906, then expanded and retitled The Devil's Dictionary in 1911.
* Content: Contains over one thousand witty and often biting entries, sometimes accompanied by satiric verses.
Hornbook for the Double Damned by Samuel Milton Elam
This book is a collection of satire, invective, and insights, described as an "American Satiricon".
* Author: Samuel Milton Elam
* Publication: 1962
* Content: Focuses on observations about the current state of things, aiming to be very funny.
| Category | Books > Reference Books > Dictionaries |
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| Brand | None |
| Condition | Fair |
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