H. L. Mencken On Theodore Dreiser

By H.L. Mencken

Book Overview

H. L. Mencken On Theodore Dreiser is a collection of essays and reviews written by H. L. Mencken, one of America's most influential literary critics, about the works of Theodore Dreiser, a prominent American novelist and journalist of the early 20th century. The book contains Mencken's insightful and often controversial opinions on Dreiser's writing style, themes, and characters, as well as his views on Dreiser's place in American literature. Mencken's writings on Dreiser cover a wide range of topics, from his early novels like Sister Carrie to his later works like An American Tragedy. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary world of the early 20th century and the ongoing debates about the role of literature in society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and literary criticism.THIS 88 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Book of Prefaces, by H. L. Mencken. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417906812.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: 1162906669
• ISBN13: 9781162906669
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"