Publisher's Synopsis
The American Mercury Magazine May to August 1925 is a collection of issues from the popular monthly magazine, edited by the renowned journalist and critic H. L. Mencken. This book features a variety of articles, essays, and reviews covering a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, culture, and society. The writing is characterized by Mencken's signature wit, sarcasm, and irreverence, making it a fascinating and entertaining read. Some of the notable pieces in this collection include Mencken's scathing critiques of American democracy and religion, as well as his insightful analysis of the literary works of James Branch Cabell, Sinclair Lewis, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Overall, the American Mercury Magazine May to August 1925 is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of America during the 1920s.This volume of The American Mercury magazine includes the issues from May 1925 to August 1925. 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: Pestilence of Fanaticism; Modern Conquistadors; Devil Anse; Why I Live Abroad; The Lower Learning; Art of Bumming a Meal; Czech Language in America; Notes for a History of the Klan; Ballads of Kit Carson; Napoleon Breaks Thomas Jefferson; Cavalry of Tomorrow; Salesmanship; Note on Breakfasts; Barrett Wendell; Muzzling Editors in Haiti; First Families of Oklahoma; Musings of an Inebriated Historian; 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.