The Devil's Dictionary

In "The Devil's Dictionary," Ambrose Bierce crafts a satirical lexicon that offers biting commentary on human nature, society, and language itself. Employing a sardonic wit and a style reminiscent of the aphoristic, Bierce defamiliarizes the everyday terms and phrases, redefining them through a lens of irony and dark humor. The work, originally published in 1906, situates itself within the tradition of literary satire, reminiscent of Jonathan Swift's sharp critiques, and serves as a reflection ...