Thursday, November 27, 2008

The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce (A2 - 2º de nivel básico)

"BEAUTY, n. The power by which a woman charms a lover and terrifies a husband."

The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce, is a satirical book published in 1911. It offers satirical reinterpretations of terms in the English language.
Click on the name of the author if you want to know more about his life and works.

Or check these websites. The Devil's dictionary online:
http://www.thedevilsdictionary.com/

Or if you are more traditional, as a book:
http://books.google.es/books?id=5izZJ-MDCy8C&printsec=frontcover

Maybe this reminds you somehow to a very interesting, wise and enigmatic man called Murphy. Would you like to choose your favourite Murphy's law? Click on the name!
Have fun!!

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