The Devil's Dictionary, A-J

Released: July 11, 2017
Length: 4 hrs 1 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Spoken Realms

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"The Devil's Dictionary," originally begun in 1881 and published intermittently until 1906, is a witty and satirical work that reflects the author's sharp sense of humor and keen observations. The book includes numerous quotations from renowned poets, notably Father Gassalasca Jape, SJ, and highlights Bierce's distinctive literary style. Ambrose Bierce, the author, mysteriously vanished in Mexico in 1913.

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