Project Gutenberg 2013-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 246 Bierce, Ambrose 1842 1913 Grile, Dod 06035953 The Cynic's Word Book Produced by David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English language -- Dictionaries -- Humor English language -- Semantics -- Humor Vocabulary -- Humor PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 257148 2025-07-17T15:14:14.908270 text/html 240707 2024-10-23T19:01:59 text/html 175068 2025-07-17T15:14:22.096218 application/epub+zip 181466 2025-07-17T15:14:17.609262 application/epub+zip 163430 2025-07-17T15:14:16.485289 application/epub+zip 315712 2025-07-17T15:14:24.826230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320679 2025-07-17T15:14:21.407266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295082 2022-09-20T05:16:37.841679 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224316 2023-09-19T07:45:25.410349 text/plain 204682 2024-10-23T19:01:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16971 2025-07-17T15:14:24.944210 application/rdf+xml 13143 2025-07-17T15:14:16.981214 image/jpeg 3567 2025-07-17T15:14:16.733265 image/jpeg 171012 2025-07-17T15:14:14.928265 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Herman, William (Author of The dance of death)