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“IMPOSTOR n. A rival aspirant to public honors.”

Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Book:The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition

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The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition

This book is a revised and enlarged edition of Ambrose Bierce's classic work, 'The Devil's Dictionary.' Known for its wit and sarcasm, the dictionary offers satirical definitions of common words and phrases. This edition features larger print for improved readability. more

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Ambrose Bierce was an American journalist, satirist, and editor, renowned for his sharp wit and dark humor. He is best known for his satirical novel 'The Devil's Dictionary' and his short stories. Bierce was born on June 24, 1842, and his exact date of death remains unknown, as he disappeared during the American Civil War. more

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