American Mercury Magazine September to December 1927

By H.L. Mencken

Book Overview

The American Mercury Magazine September to December 1927 is a collection of essays and articles written by the renowned American journalist and critic, H.L. Mencken. This book is a compilation of four issues of the magazine, which Mencken himself edited. The articles cover a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to literature and the arts. Mencken's writing style is characterized by his wit, sarcasm, and irreverence, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. The magazine also features contributions from other notable writers of the time, including Sinclair Lewis and Theodore Dreiser. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and intellectual landscape of America during the 1920s, a period of great social and political change. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, and journalism.This volume of The American Mercury magazine includes the issues from September 1927 to December 1927. 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: Deadwood the Dreadful; Grandma of the Muckrakers; Ladies of the Mob; Now We Got Probeesh; Pacing White Mustang; Heat or Heredity; Aaron Copland and His Jazz; Asthma; Medieval Typography; Churches in the Moronic Mode; Two Head Doctors; Yugoslav Speech in America; Mad Movie Money; 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162610646
• ISBN13: 9781162610641
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 2.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"