A Little Book In C Major

By H.L. Mencken

Book Overview

""A Little Book In C Major"" is a collection of essays by H.L. Mencken, a prominent American journalist, cultural critic, and satirist. First published in 1916, this book includes Mencken's witty and insightful commentary on a variety of subjects, including literature, politics, music, and the arts. The essays are written in Mencken's signature style, which is characterized by his acerbic wit, irreverent humor, and sharp criticism of American society and culture. The title of the book refers to Mencken's belief that C Major is the most ""innocent and childlike"" of all musical keys, and he uses this metaphor to explore the themes of simplicity, purity, and naivety throughout the essays. Overall, ""A Little Book In C Major"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on American life and culture in the early 20th century.A Splendid Basket Of Ripe One-Liners From America's Champion Of Wit And Cleared-Eyed Opinionists.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428608249
• ISBN13: 9781428608245
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"