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Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. [1] . He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements.
- On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.
- The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.
- There's no underestimating the intelligence of the American public. H. L. Mencken. Intelligence, Underestimate.
- The government consists of a gang of men exactly like you and me. They have, taking one with another, no special talent for the business of government; they have only a talent for getting and holding office.
Apr 11, 2024 · H.L. Mencken was a controversial journalist and pungent critic of American life who powerfully influenced U.S. fiction through the 1920s. He jeered at American sham, pretension, provincialism, and prudery, and he ridiculed the nation’s organized religion, business, and middle class (or ‘booboisie’).
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Oct 15, 2018 · Learn about the life and work of H.L. Mencken, a scathing social critic who influenced American culture for decades. Find out how he rose to fame with his newspaper column, his magazine The American Mercury, and his coverage of the Scopes Trial.
- “I know some who are constantly drunk on books as other men are drunk on whiskey.” ― H.L. Mencken.
- “The older I grow, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.” ― H.L. Mencken.
- “As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”
- “Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” ― H.L. Mencken, Prejudices First Series.
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Learn about the life and achievements of H.L. Mencken, a prolific and influential writer, critic, and editor. Explore his literary and social commentary, his role in the Scopes Monkey Trial, and his legacy at The Mencken House.
Jan 31, 2017 · Learn about H. L. Mencken, a journalist, critic, and author of The American Language, Prejudices, and The Days Trilogy. Explore his major works, stories, and passages from Library of America editions.
