Publisher's Synopsis
The American Mercury Magazine May to August 1924 is a collection of essays, articles, and stories written by the renowned American journalist and critic, H.L. Mencken. The book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, literature, and society. Mencken's writing style is known for its wit, sarcasm, and incisive commentary, and this collection is no exception. The articles included in the book are a reflection of the cultural and political climate of the United States in the early 20th century. Some of the highlights of the book include Mencken's critiques of American democracy, his analysis of the literary scene, and his commentary on the social issues of the time. Overall, the American Mercury Magazine May to August 1924 is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential writers and thinkers.This volume of The American Mercury magazine includes the issues from May 1924 to August 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: John Ruskin; American Cigar; Pedagogue, Old Style; South Takes the Offensive; Call for a Literary Historian; Black Duck Dinner; War Against Birth Control; Senate's Last Leader; Stanley Hall, A Memory; Dutch on the Delaware; American Chemist; Mr. Coolidge; Canned Music and the Composer; A Note on Tights; Forgotten American Statesman; 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.