The Cynic's Word Book (Registro nro. 84790)
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| LC control number | 06035953 |
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
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| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | PS |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Bierce, Ambrose, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1842-1914? |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Cynic's Word Book |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2013 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
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| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2013-10-14 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by David Widger |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Cynic's Word Book" by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical lexicon written in the late 19th century. It presents a collection of definitions that twist and critique conventional meanings, offering a cynical take on language, society, and human nature. Through a unique blend of wit, humor, and sharp observation, the work highlights the absurdities of everyday life, politics, and morality. The opening portion introduces readers to Bierce's distinctive style, showcasing entries that are whimsical yet pointedly critical. For example, he defines terms like "Cynic," suggesting it is someone who sees things as they are rather than as they ought to be. Each entry combines playful wordplay with revealing commentary, illustrating how Bierce uses humor to explore the contradictions and follies of human existence. As the definitions unfold, readers quickly grasp that this work is not just about words, but a deeper reflection on the human condition and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
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| Uncontrolled term | English language -- Dictionaries -- Humor |
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| Uncontrolled term | English language -- Semantics -- Humor |
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| Uncontrolled term | Vocabulary -- Humor |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43951">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43951</a> |
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