The Devil's Dictionary

From Abasement ( A decent mental attitude in the presence of wealth ) to Zigzag ( To move forward uncertainly, from side to side, as one carrying the white man's burden ), 'The Devil s Dictionary' is a pertinent guide to modern living for all free-thinking individuals. Every page crackles with biting humour and deliciously cutting observations on society, as Beirce turns a sardonic spotlight onto his contemporaries, and questions enduring ideals of capitalism, imperialism and convention.