H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Henry Louis Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. His satirical reporting on the Scopes Trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey Trial", also gained him attention. The term Menckenian has entered multiple dictionaries to describe anything of or pertaining to Mencken, including his combative rhetorical and prose style.
Prejudices, fifth series
"Prejudices, Fifth Series" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The text presents Mencken's bold and often co...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
The Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche
"The Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche" by H. L. Mencken is a philosophical interpretation written in the early 20th century. The work aims to summari...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
The American Language A Preliminary Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States
"The American Language" by H. L. Mencken is a critical inquiry into the development of English as it is spoken in the United States, written in the ea...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
George Bernard Shaw: His Plays
"George Bernard Shaw: His Plays" by H. L. Mencken is a comprehensive examination of the works of the renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw, written ...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Prejudices, fourth series
"Prejudices, Fourth Series" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. Mencken, known for his acerbic wit ...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Heliogabalus: A Buffoonery in Three Acts
"Heliogabalus: A Buffoonery in Three Acts" by H. L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan is a satirical play written in the early 20th century. It depicts t...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Prejudices, second series
"Prejudices, Second Series" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. The work delves into various facets...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Europe After 8:15
"Europe After 8:15" by H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan, and Willard Huntington Wright is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work co...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
A Book of Prefaces
"A Book of Prefaces" by H. L. Mencken is a critical essay collection written in the early 20th century. The book primarily delves into the works and p...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Damn! A Book of Calumny
"Damn! A Book of Calumny" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores various facets of society a...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Notes on democracy
"Notes on Democracy" by H. L. Mencken is a critical essay written in the early 20th century. This thought-provoking work examines the principles and i...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Prejudices, first series
"Prejudices, First Series" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work critiques various cultural and liter...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Prejudices, third series
"Prejudices, Third Series" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Mencken's critical perspect...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
A Book of Burlesques
"A Book of Burlesques" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of satirical essays and dramatic sketches written in the early 20th century. This compilation ...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
In Defense of Women
"In Defense of Women" by H. L. Mencken is a critical examination of women's roles and perceptions in society, written in the late 19th century. This t...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken
Ventures Into Verse Being various ballads, ballades, rondeaux, triolets, songs, quatrains, odes and roundels, all rescued from the potters' field of old files and here given decent burial
"Ventures Into Verse" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. This work comprises various forms of verse inc...
By H. L. (Henry Louis) Mencken