The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Horror

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• Ambrose Bierce

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• 228 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Historische Romane
• Horror
• Weltliteratur

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The book presents a collection of definitions that remain relevant nearly a century after their initial writing. It offers a satirical take on legal terminology, exemplified by its definition of homicide, which categorizes it into four types while highlighting the indifference of the victim to these classifications. This blend of wit and critique reflects the author's keen observation of the legal system and its implications on human life, making the content both thought-provoking and humorous.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback