The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce – First Edition, 2016

The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce Introduction, Selection, and Translation by Manuel Afonso Costa First Edition, 2016 (Published by this Publisher) SOLAR SYSTEM 172 Pages Illustrated The Devil's Dictionary is a classic of American literature. Its author, Ambrose Bierce—friend and rival of Mark Twain—became one of the most renowned writers and journalists after the Civil War. This work was first published in a newspaper between 1881 and 1906. Cynic, n. A scoundrel who, owing to defective vision, sees things as they are instead of as they ought to be. For this reason the Cynics were in the habit of plucking out the eyes of cynics to improve their vision. Conservative, adj. A statesman who is devoted to the maintenance of existing evils, as opposed to the liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. Egoist, n. A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me. Meekness, n. Uncommon patience in planning a revenge. Religion, n. The daughter of Hope and Fear, born to explain to ignorance the nature of the unknowable. Ambrose Bierce --- Ambrose Bierce was born on June 24, 1842, in Meigs County, Ohio, and is believed to have died on December 26, 1913 or 1914, probably in Mexico. After entering Mexican territory, he vanished without a trace. It is said he was executed by Pancho Villa’s revolutionary army, though even this is not absolutely certain. In Portuguese, his notable works include An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge; a collection of short stories; Aesop Revised & Other Fantastic Fables; Fantastic Fables; and finally, Ghost Stories. The Devil’s Dictionary (1911) is his best-known work. NEW – FREE SHIPPING