The Cynic S Word Book

Author : AMBROSE BIERCE
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Page : 152 pages
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Release : 2023-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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THE CYNIC'S WORD BOOK by AMBROSE BIERCE Pdf

With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals. As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk. In the event of this volume proving acceptable to that part of the reading public to which in humility it is addressed—enlightened souls who prefer dry wines to sweet, sense to sentiment, good English to slang, and wit to humor—there may possibly be another if the author be spared for the compiling. A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasing, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets, chief of whom is that learned and ingenious cleric, Father Gassalasca Jape, S. J., whose lines bear his initials. To Father Jape's kindly encouragement and assistance the author of the prose text is greatly indebted.

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:16744552

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The Cynic's Word Book by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

Author : AMBROSE. BIERCE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033631116

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CYNIC'S WORD BOOK by AMBROSE. BIERCE Pdf

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1498192106

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The Cynics Word Book by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1330125711

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The Cynic's Word Book by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

Excerpt from The Cynic's Word Book With reference to certain actual and possible questions of priority and originality, it may be explained that this Word Book was begun in the San Francisco "Wasp" in the year 1881, and has been continued, in a desultory way, in several journals and periodicals. As it was no part of the author's purpose to define all the words in the language, or even to make a complete alphabetical series, the stopping-place of the book was determined by considerations of bulk. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
Publisher : Tredition Classics
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3849552950

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The Cynic's Word Book by Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce Pdf

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296387798

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The Cynic's Word Book - Scholar's Choice Edition by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William Desmond
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317492863

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Cynics by William Desmond Pdf

Once regarded as a minor Socratic school, Cynicism is now admired as one of the more creative and influential philosophical movements in antiquity. First arising in the city-states of late classical Greece, Cynicism thrived through the Hellenistic and Roman periods, until the triumph of Christianity and the very end of pagan antiquity. In every age down to the present, its ideals of radical simplicity and freedom have alternately inspired and disturbed onlookers. This book offers a survey of Cynicism, its varied representatives and ideas, and the many contexts in which it operated. William Desmond introduces important ancient Cynics and their times, from Diogenes 'the Dog' in the fourth century BC to Sallustius in the fifth century AD. He details the Cynics' rejection of various traditional customs and the rebellious life-style for which they are notorious.The central chapters locate major Cynic themes (nature and the natural life, Fortune, self-sufficiency, cosmopolitanism) within the rich matrix of ideas debated by the ancient schools. The final chapter reviews some moments in the diverse legacy of Cynicism, from Jesus to Nietzsche.

Author : Diogenes of Sinope,Julian,Lucian
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780141939308

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The Cynic Philosophers by Diogenes of Sinope,Julian,Lucian Pdf

'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary' From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In this fascinating and completely new collection of Cynic writing through the centuries, from Diogenes and Hipparchia, to Lucian and the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored to the full. Robert Dobbin's introduction examines the public image of the Cynics through the ages, as well as the philosophy's contradictions and how their views on women were centuries ahead of their time. This edition also includes notes on the text, chronology, glossary and suggested further reading. Translated, edited and with an introduction by Robert Dobbin

Author : Alec MacGillis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501112034

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The Cynic by Alec MacGillis Pdf

From a dogged political reporter, an investigation into the political education of Mitch McConnell and an argument that this powerful Senator embodies much of this country’s political dysfunction. Based on interviews with more than seventy-five people who have worked alongside Mitch McConnell or otherwise interacted with him over the course of his career, The Cynic is both a comprehensive biography of one of this country’s most powerful politicians and a damning diagnosis of this country's eroding political will. Tracing his rise from a pragmatic local official in Kentucky to the leader of the Republican opposition in Washington, the book tracks McConnell’s transformation from a moderate Republican who supported abortion rights and public employee unions to the embodiment of partisan obstructionism and conservative orthodoxy on Capitol Hill. Driven less by a shift in ideological conviction than by a desire to win elections and stay in power at all costs, McConnell’s transformation exemplifies the “permanent campaign” mindset that has come to dominate American government. From his first race for local office in 1977—when the ad crew working on it nicknamed McConnell “love-me-love-me” for his insecurity and desire to please—to his fraught accommodation of the Tea Party, McConnell’s political career is a story of ideological calcification and a vital mirror for understanding this country’s own political development and what is wrought when politicians serve not at the behest of country, but at the behest of party and personal aggrandizement.

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798740672748

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The Cynics Word Book by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

the cynics word book From Ambrose Bierce

Author : F. Gerald Downing
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134694570

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Cynics, Paul and the Pauline Churches by F. Gerald Downing Pdf

F. Gerald Downing explores the teachings of Paul, arguing that the development of Paul's preaching and of the Pauline Church owed a great deal to the views of the vagabond Cynic philosophers, critics of the gods and of the ethos of civic society. F. Gerald Downing examines the New Testament writings of Paul, explaining how he would have been seen, heard, perceived and understood by his culturally and ethnically diverse converts and disciples. He engages in a lucid Pauline commentary and offers some startling and ground-breaking views of Paul and his Word. Cynics, Paul and the Pauline Churches is a unique and controversial book, particularly in its endorsement of the simple and ascetic life proffered in Paul's teachings in comparison with the greedy, consumerist and self-promoting nature of today's society.

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Cynic's Word Book by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

First published in the year 1906, American Civil War soldier, journalist, and short story writer Ambrose Bierce's 'The Cynic's Word Book' is a satirical dictionary. This book consists of common words followed by extremely funny and witty definitions that can be read as a critical social commentary.

Author : R. Bracht Branham,Marie-Odile Goulet-Cazé
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780520921986

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The Cynics by R. Bracht Branham,Marie-Odile Goulet-Cazé Pdf

This collection of essays—the first of its kind in English—brings together the work of an international group of scholars examining the entire tradition associated with the ancient Cynics. The essays give a history of the movement as well as a state-of-the-art account of the literary, philosophical and cultural significance of Cynicism from antiquity to the present. Arguably the most original and influential branch of the Socratic tradition, Cynicism has become the focus of renewed scholarly interest in recent years, thanks to the work of Sloterdijk, Foucault, and Bakhtin, among others. The contributors to this volume—classicists, comparatists, and philosophers—draw on a variety of methodologies to explore the ethical, social and cultural practices inspired by the Cynics. The volume also includes an introduction, appendices, and an annotated bibliography, making it a valuable resource for a broad audience.

Author : Ambrose Bierce
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788074843952

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The Devil's Dictionary (or The Cynic's Wordbook: Unabridged with all the Definitions) by Ambrose Bierce Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Devil's Dictionary (or The Cynic's Wordbook: Unabridged with all the Definitions)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The book is a classic satire in the form of a dictionary on which Bierce worked for decades. It was originally published in 1906 as The Cynic's Word Book before being retitled in 1911. A number of the definitions are accompanied by satiric verses, many of which are signed with comic pseudonyms. It offers reinterpretations of terms in the English language which lampoon cant and political double-talk as well as other aspects of human foolishness and frailty. The definitions provide satirical, witty and often politically pointed representations of the words that is seeks to "define". The Devil's Dictionary has inspired many imitations both in its day and more recently. Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842 – 1914?) was an American satirist, critic, poet, editor and journalist. Bierce became a prolific author of short stories often humorous and sometimes bitter or macabre. His dark, sardonic views and vehemence as a critic earned him the nickname, "Bitter Bierce".