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100	1		_aBierce, Ambrose, _d1842-1914?
245	1	4	_aThe Cynic's Word Book
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-10-14
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish language -- Dictionaries -- Humor
653			_aEnglish language -- Semantics -- Humor
653			_aVocabulary -- Humor
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43951
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