The Roycroft Dictionary, Concocted by Ali Baba and the Bunch on Rainy Days.
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''The Roycroft Dictionary, Concocted by Ali Baba and the Bunch on Rainy Days'' is a satirical dictionary by Elbert Hubbard, written in the early 20th century. This humorous work parodies traditional dictionary definitions with absurd interpretations that critique contemporary society and human behavior. Through clever wordplay, Hubbard offers unconventional meanings for various terms, such as defining ''DEMONOCRACY'' as ''a form of government by popular ignorance.'' The book invites readers to reflect on the absurdities of life while entertaining them with its wit and sarcasm.
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