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A Book of Burlesques

A Book of Burlesques

By H. L. Mencken 20 Feb, 2020

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Published in 1916, this collection of previously published short pieces by Mencken is typical of his scathing wit and pessimistic outlook. As a 1917 review in the "Independent" put it, "A Book of Burlesques" is some of Mr. Mencken's most entertaining ... Read more

Published in 1916, this collection of previously published short pieces by Mencken is typical of his scathing wit and pessimistic outlook. As a 1917 review in the "Independent" put it, "A Book of Burlesques" is some of Mr. Mencken's most entertaining work, skillfully depicted fantasies of life 'as is.'" Less

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H. L. Mencken

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Henry Louis Mencken (Sep 12, 1880 – Jan 29, 1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature...

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