by Ambrose Bierce · Libros del Zorro Rojo · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788412733921
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The "Devil's Dictionary" is a masterpiece of satire by Ambrose Bierce, offering a cynical and biting view of human nature. Through witty and sharp definitions, Bierce dissects everyday concepts, revealing the hypocrisies, stupidities, and moral failings that define our society. This special edition is highlighted by the illustrations of Ralph Steadman, whose sharp and critical visual style perfectly complements the irony of the original text. This work, which has endured for over a century, remains an essential reference for readers seeking a provocative and humorous perspective on life.
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American author, journalist, and poet. A prolific and versatile writer, Bierce was regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the United States and as a pioneering writer of realist fiction. For his horror writing, Michael Dirda ranked him alongside Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft. S. T. Joshi speculates that "he may well be the greatest satirist America has ever produced, and in this regard can take his place with such figures as Juvenal, Swift, and Voltaire." His war stories influenced Stephen Crane, Ernest Hemingway and others, and he was considered an influential and feared literary critic. In recent decades, Bierce has gained wider respect as a fabulist and poet.
