The Devil's Dictionary

Length: 8 hrs 49 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

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The Devil’s Dictionary is a satirical lexicon by Ambrose Bierce that humorously critiques various facets of life, from politics to marriage and religion. Written over three decades and originally serialized in magazines, this audiobook edition includes over 1,000 entries, merging the complete first edition from 1911 with earlier definitions from Bierce’s "Demon’s Dictionary" column. Through caustic wit and keen observations, Bierce offers a unique and entertaining perspective on human nature and societal norms.

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