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Literature & Fiction
Edited and annotated by H.L.M., this is a selection from his out-of-print writings. They come mostly from books -- the six installments of the Prejudices series, A Book of Burlesques, In Defense of Women, Notes on Democracy... See More
History
"I am quite convinced that all religions, at bottom, are pretty much alike. On the surface they may seem to differ greatly, but what appears on the surface is not always religion. Go beneath it, and one finds invariably the... See More
United States
Before there was any such thing as political correctness, H. L. Mencken was flouting it. He was also cheerfully deriding the precursors of family values and lambasting the guardians of public virtue. This historic new... See More
United States
In the fall of 1948 H. L. Mencken, then at the top of his unmatchable form (he had spoken at a meeting of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia only a little while before), suffered a stroke. He soon recovered... See More
Literary Criticism
[Democracy] is, perhaps, the most charming form of government ever devised by man... It is based on propositions that are palpably not true and what is not true, as everyone knows, is always immensely more fascinating and... See More
Biographies & Memoirs
H. L. Mencken's diary was, at his own request, kept sealed in the vaults of Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Library for a quarter of a century after his death. The diary covers the years 1930 -- 1948, and provides a vivid... See More
Biographies & Memoirs
H. L. Mencken stipulated that this memoir remain sealed in a vault for thirty-five years after his death. For good reason: My Life as Author and Editor is so telling and uproariously opinionated that is might have provoked a... See More
Foreign Languages
The American Language, first published in 1919, is H. L. Mencken's book about the English language as spoken in the United States. Mencken was inspired by "the argot of the colored waiters" in Washington, as well as one of... See More
Literary Criticism
Embark on a captivating literary journey delving into the world of realism and social critique with Theodore Dreiser: A Literary Journey through Realism and Social Critique by H.L. Mencken. Join us as we explore the life and... See More
The decisive influence of Friedrich Nietzsche on H.L. Mencken is readily acknowledged in the vast literature on the great American journalist and social critic. However, Mencken's 1908 study of the philosopher has been... See More
History
"The native American Voltaire, the enemy of all puritans, the heretic in the Sunday school, the one-man demolition crew of the genteel tradition." -- Alistair Cooke Fiercely intelligent, scathingly honest, and... See More
History
The period covered is that of his professional nonage -- from his entry into journalism as a reporter for the Baltimore Morning Herald in 1899 to 1906. It was not all Baltimore, however, for he went into brief exile when the... See More
History
Though best known for his caustic newspaper columns, H. L. Mencken's most enduring contribution to American literature may be his autobiographical writings, most of which first appeared in the New Yorker. In Happy Days... See More
History
In the third volume of his autobiography, H. L. Mencken looks back on his life and declares it "very busy and excessively pleasant." He imparts the impressive education he received from Hoggie Unglebower, the best dog... See More
Education & Teaching
Perhaps the first truly important book about the divergence of American English from its British roots, this survey of the language as it was spoken-and as it was changing-at the beginning of the 20th century comes via one... See More
History
In 1934, H. L. Mencken wrote, "Next to kidnappers, politicians seem to be the most unpopular men in this great republic." Over 80 years later, his statement still rings true. This collection features more timeless insights... See More
Is drinking liquor before wine "as barbarous as going to church in a bathing suit"? Can a drink or two help baseball players perform better? Are college students too friendly with "John Barleycorn"? Find the answers to these... See More
Politics & Social SciencesThe DEFINITIVE EDITION OF The American Language was published in 1936. Since then it has been recognized as a classic. It is that rarest of literary accomplishments -- a book that is authoritative and scientific and is at... See More
History
H.L. Manken used his acerbic wit and intelligence to attack some of the hypocrisies in his times in one of the most engaging tracts written on the subjects. Including some of his most famous works like "The National... See More
Literature & Fiction
Three full essay collections in one edition formatted for the Kindle. 1. A BOOK OF BURLESQUES, 2. A BOOK OF PREFACES, 3. DAMN! A BOOK OF CALUMNY Henry Louis Mencken [1880-1956] was a journalist, editor, and writer of... See More