The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce is a wickedly sharp masterpiece of wit and cynicism. First published in the early 1900s, it redefines common words with biting satire and a dark sense of humor, exposing the hypocrisy, greed, and absurdity of human nature. Every entry drips with irony—love becomes “a temporary insanity,” politics “the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.” Bierce’s clever wordplay and fearless social commentary make this more than a dictionary—it’s a mirror held up to humanity’s follies. Bold, hilarious, and centuries ahead of its time, The Devil’s Dictionary is still one of literature’s most delightfully devilish reads.
