Download or read book Dictionary of Wit Wisdom and Satire written by Herbert Victor Prochnow and published by Castle Books, Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 5,000 definitions by wise men and wags, arranged alphabetically by subject to sharpen your writing and speech.
Download or read book A Dictionary of wit wisdom satire written by and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of Wit Wisdom Satire written by Herbert Victor Prochnow and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of Wit Wisdom Humor written by Herbert Victor Prochnow and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Devil s Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the realm of razor-sharp wit and biting satire with "The Devil's Dictionary: Ambrose Bierce's Satirical Lexicon." Immerse yourself in the cleverly crafted definitions that illuminate the absurdities of the human condition. As Bierce's satirical lexicon unfolds, prepare to be both amused and enlightened by his incisive commentary on society, politics, and human nature. Each entry is a masterpiece of wit and irony, inviting readers to question conventional wisdom and societal norms. But amidst the laughter lies a provocative question: Are we truly the masters of our fate, or merely pawns in the hands of fate? Bierce's dictionary challenges you to confront the uncomfortable truths hidden beneath the veneer of civilization. Experience the power of satire as Bierce's words provoke thought and reflection on the absurdities of everyday life. Let his lexicon be your guide through the labyrinth of human folly and hypocrisy. Are you prepared to confront the realities of the human condition with humor and insight through "The Devil's Dictionary"? Join Bierce on a journey through the quirks and contradictions of human nature as he exposes the follies and foibles of society with his sharp wit and keen observations. Let his satirical lexicon be your companion in navigating the complexities of the modern world. Now is the time to embrace the power of satire and challenge the status quo. Begin your journey with "The Devil's Dictionary: Ambrose Bierce's Satirical Lexicon" today. Dive into the depths of Bierce's wit and wisdom and discover a world where laughter and insight go hand in hand. Purchase your copy now and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery and amusement.
Download or read book The Cynic s Word Book written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Cynic's Word Book" by Ambrose Bierce. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book The Devil s Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-05-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Devil’s Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book, following in the footsteps of Samuel Johnson, Noah Webster, and Gustave Flaubert. Immensely popular upon publication, The Devil’s Dictionary inspired countless imitators, but remains one-of-a-kind. Reading Bierce’s definitions today, it’s not hard to imagine the controversy they must have caused, matched only by the laughs they must have roused, when published at the onset of the twentieth century. Written during a period of undaunted industrial growth, of immense wealth and promise in a nation recently torn apart by civil war, The Devil’s Dictionary preserves a tantalizing touch of irreverence and doubt which must remain funny to those who know humor when they sense it. “AIR, n. A nutritious substance supplied by a bountiful providence for the fattening of the poor.” “CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamoured of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others.” Crafted for the cynic, quoted by the misanthrope, Bierce’s definitions prove profoundly entertaining and frequently accurate—sort of—over a century after they were published. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Ambrose Bierce’s The Devil’s Dictionary is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.
Download or read book Www wit wisdom written by Gerd de Ley and published by Summersdale Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern day dictionary from the mouths of the world's most notable personalities, this book uses quotations from celebrities ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Woody Allen to Virginia Woolf in defining the words real people use. A move into the new Millennium, this book redefines the way we speak, employing famous quips and witty observations.
Download or read book The Devil s Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy." In this extraordinary work of scathing satire, Ambrose Bierce provided new humorous definitions of the words that formed the lexicon of contemporary American life. Accumulated over three decades for a series of magazines and newspapers, the entries in The Devil's Dictionary painted a revealing portrait of late 19th-century American life, with all its contradictions and hypocrisies laid bare. Bierce's fantastic wit and incredible gift for irony shine through this true masterpiece of American literature.
Download or read book The Wit and Wisdom of the 20th Century written by Frank S. Pepper and published by New York : P. Bedrick Books. This book was released on 1987 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Devil s Dictionary Illustrated written by Ambrose Bierce and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wall Street Journal wrote that The Devil's Dictionary is "probably the most brilliant work of satire written in America. And maybe one of the greatest in all of world literature." The New York Times reviewed: "It is a tour de force of no mean proportions, because it is possible to read it from cover to cover without being bored, so amusing are his unexpected turns of caustic humor, so brilliant his flagitious wit and so diverting the verses and dicta of non-existent philosophers as 'Father Cassalasca Jape, S. J.', with which he illustrates them." This satirical dictionary consists of common words followed by humorous and satirical definitions. It was written by journalist and writer Ambrose Bierce. This new edition (easy-to-read layout) contains 26 illustrations or paintings by Gustave Doré. Excerpt: CANNON, n. An instrument employed in the rectification of national boundaries. MARRIAGE, n. The state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress and two slaves, making in all, two. RELIGION, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable. RUBBISH, n. Worthless matter, such as the religions, philosophies, literatures, arts and sciences of the tribes infesting the regions lying due south from Boreaplas. YOUTH, n. The Period of Possibility, when Archimedes finds a fulcrum, Cassandra has a following and seven cities compete for the honor of endowing a living Homer.
Download or read book Henry Ford written by John Cunningham Wood and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2003 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 2 548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said written by Robert Byrne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-01-14 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irreverent selection of humorous quotes, one-liners, definitions, and quips features words of wisdom from contributors ranging from Goethe to David Letterman on such topics as families, philosophy, movies and television, and education.
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries Third Series written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by Copyright Office, Library of Congress. This book was released on 1963 with total page 1152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Part 1, Number 1: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - June)
Download or read book The Devil s Dictionary written by Ambrose Bierse and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Devil's Dictionary is a satirical dictionary written by American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer Ambrose Bierce consisting of common words followed by "howlingly funny" definitions. The lexicon was written over three decades as a series of installments for magazines and newspapers. Bierce's witty definitions were imitated and plagiarized for years before he gathered them into books, first as The Cynic's Word Book in 1906 and then in a more complete version as The Devil's Dictionary in 1911.Initial reception of the book versions was mixed. In the decades following, however, the stature of The Devil's Dictionary grew. It has been widely quoted, frequently translated, and often imitated, earning a global reputation. In the 1970s, The Devil's Dictionary was named as one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig said that The Devil's Dictionary is "probably the most brilliant work of satire written in America. And maybe one of the greatest in all of world literature."
Download or read book Dictionary of Wit and Wisdom written by Gerd De Ley and published by Tenth Street Press. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The A-Z dictionary of over 6300 word definitions from the greatest minds on Earth ! "To open Gerd de Ley's magnificent dictionary is to enter a garden of definitional delights where, within the space of a few imperfect words, we encounter the wildest reaches of the human mind and heart."
Download or read book The 2 548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-12-27 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from diverse personages from Goethe to Churchill to Woody Allen, The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said is a witty wise quotation collection that deserves a special place on every humor lover's bookshelf. These unique, funny, and outrageous quotations, previously published in four separate volumes, are now gathered together in a seemingly limitless trove of pithy and often irreverent one-liners, retorts, put-downs, jokes, and last words that cover every conceivable subject and will appeal to every taste. Highlights include: —W. C. Fields: "Start every day with a smile and get it over with." —George Burns:” "Happiness is having a large loving family in another city." And many more.
