Humour, Humor & satire

The Devil's Dictionary

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San Francisco newspapers before collecting them in 1906 as The Cynic's Word Book; this expanded version appeared in 1911. Dip in anywhere for a sharp laugh. H3

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Ambrose Bierce

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Added to BookMarket: October 6, 2026
First published: 1911
Genres: Humour Humor & satire

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Hiro T.5.0

A classic that still deserves the hype. Comfortable to read on a phone during a commute.

Oct 2026

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Aisha R.5.0

A classic that still deserves the hype. Comfortable to read on a phone during a commute.

Oct 2026

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Jamal W.5.0

Worth every penny at this price. The edition is properly tagged, so navigation actually works.

Oct 2026