Publisher's Synopsis
The American Mercury Magazine January to April 1924 is a collection of essays, articles, and stories written by the renowned American journalist and critic H. L. Mencken. The book includes a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to literature and culture. Mencken's sharp wit and incisive commentary are on full display throughout the book, as he offers his opinions on everything from the Scopes Monkey Trial to the state of American journalism. The book is a fascinating snapshot of American life in the early 20th century, and Mencken's writing remains as relevant and entertaining today as it was nearly a century ago.This volume of The American Mercury magazine includes the issues from January 1924 to April 1924. Found in each issue are such columns as Americana, The Arts and Sciences, The Theater, and The Library. The reader will also discover plays, poetry and stories on a myriad of topics in each issue. Sample contents: Stephen Crane; Drool Method in History; Santayana at Cambridge; Ku-Kluxer; Grammarian and His Language; Osteopathy; Heredity and the Uplift; Note on Shakespeare; Two Tafts; Sire of Kiwanis; Byron in America; John Brown Myth; Chautauqua, Its Technic; Mansfield Park and America; Spanish Nights' Entertainment; Lillian Gish; Apostle to the Heathen; Woodrow Wilson; In Defense of the Puritan; and much more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
