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Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 - January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, satirist, cultural critic and scholar of American English. Known as the "Sage of Baltimore", he is regarded as one of the most influential American writers and prose stylists of the first... Read Full Overview

H. L. Mencken, an American writer and cultural critic, put together a book of essays called Prejudices: First Series. The book is split into two parts. The first part talks about politics, literature, religion, and social problems. The second part criticizes politicians, writers,... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Prejudices First Series is a collection of essays by renowned American journalist and cultural critic, H.L. Mencken. Originally published in 1919, this book consists of 23 essays that explore various aspects of American society, politics, religion, and culture. Mencken's writing... Read Full Overview

Henry Louis Mencken (1880-1956), better known as H. L. Mencken, was a journalist, satirist, social critic, cynic, and freethinker, known as the "Sage of Baltimore". He is regarded as one of the most influential American writers of the early 20th century.

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Prejudices First Series, BY H. L. Mencken