Damn! A Book of Calumny by H. L. Mencken
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"Damn! A Book of Calumny" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores various facets of society and culture, often with a critical, satirical lens on themes such as morality, humor, art, and the absurdities of human behavior. Mencken's distinctive voice and sharp wit are likely to engage readers interested in social commentary and literary criticism. The opening of the book introduces
Mencken's provocative style, where he examines figures like George Washington and critiques contemporary societal norms. In particular, he portrays Washington not as a revered hero but as a flawed individual who would be vilified and misunderstood by modern standards. Mencken's arguments set the tone for the collection, showcasing his penchant for dissecting accepted beliefs and the hypocrisies within society, hinting at a broader analysis of human nature and civilization throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Damn! A Book of Calumny |
| Credits |
Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18948 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 660 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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