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What title did Bierce give to his satirical lexicon?

  • The Devil's Thesaurus

  • The Wicked Words

  • The Sardonic Lexicon

  • The Devil's Dictionary

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"The Devil's Dictionary," Bierce's satirical lexicon, offers humorous and often cynical definitions for various terms. Through sharp wit and wordplay, Bierce critiques social, political, and cultural aspects of his time. The dictionary's title itself suggests a mischievous perspective, hinting at the unconventional and subversive nature of its content.
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