Length7h 16m
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In "Prejudices, Fifth Series," H. L. Mencken delivers a provocative collection of essays that dissect the social and cultural mores of American society in the early 20th century. Mencken's characteristic wit and acerbic style permeate these pieces, where he ranges from critiques of contemporary literature and politics to incisive observations on the human condition. This collection reflects his role as a social commentator and is marked by a blend of humor and cynicism, effectively capturing the zeitgeist of an America caught between tradition and modernity, while challenging prevailing norms with his signature iconoclasm. H. L. Mencken, often referred to as the 'Sage of Baltimore,' was a prominent journalist, essayist, and literary critic whose work frequently scrutinized American life. His disdain for mediocrity and conventionality was influenced by his own encounters with the burgeoning cultural landscape of post-World War I America. Mencken's unique perspective, cultivated through his experiences in both journalism and literary critique, allows him to provide an unflinching look at societal prejudices and contradictions in his works, particularly in this series. Readers seeking an insightful and entertaining critique of American culture will find "Prejudices, Fifth Series" indispensable. Mencken's sharp prose encourages us to reflect on our own biases and the inconsistencies of society, making this collection not only a historical artifact but also a timeless examination of the human condition. Highly recommended for those interested in political and social commentary, this book remains relevant in today's discourse.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (22)
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GenreHumor
Length7 hrs 16 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11 Birth Control
263 Birth Pangs
22 Comstockery
274 Want Ad
33 Capital Punishment
285 Literature and the Schoolma’m
44 War
296 The Critic and his Job
51 Conrad
307 Painting and its Critics
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62 Hergesheimer
318 Greenwich Village
73 Lardner
321
84 Masters
332
9III. IN MEMORIAM: W. J. B.
343
10IV. THE HILLS OF ZION
354
11V. BEETHOVEN
36XI. ON LIVING IN BALTIMORE
12VI. RONDO ON AN ANCIENT THEME
37XII. THE LAST NEW ENGLANDER
13VII. PROTESTANTISM IN THE REPUBLIC
38XIII. THE NATION
141 Counter-Offensive
39XIV. OFFICERS AND GENTLEMEN
152 Heretics
40XV. GOLDEN AGE
163 The Grove of Academe
41XVI. EDGAR SALTUS
174 The Schoolma’m’s Goal
421 Martyrs
185 The Heroic Age
432 The Ancients
196 The Woes of a 100% American
443 Jack Ketch as Eugenist
207 Yazoo’s Favorite
454 Heroes
218 The Father of Service
465 An Historic Blunder
229 A Modern Masterpiece
476 On Cynicism
2310 Sweet Stuff
487 Music and Sin
241 Authorship as a Trade
498 The Champion
252 Authors as Persons
509 Honor in America
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