The American Credo by George Jean Nathan and H. L. Mencken
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"The American Credo" by George Jean Nathan and H. L. Mencken is an analytical examination of American society and its ideals, written in the early 20th century. The work aims to dissect the misconceptions about American character and values, addressing societal beliefs, psychology, and cultural norms. The authors seek to provide a more profound understanding of what lies beneath the surface of American identity, particularly highlighting the contradictions inherent in the American
pursuit of liberty and self-advancement. At the start of the treatise, the authors set out their ambition to clarify the confusion surrounding American ideals and behaviors, arguing against both external and internal misconceptions about the American identity. They contextualize the American mindset, particularly emphasizing the tension between a proclaimed desire for personal freedom and the reality of increasing societal constraints. Nathan and Mencken critique the folly of popular beliefs regarding liberty, suggesting that much of the fervor surrounding these ideals is superficial and often disregarded in practice. Overall, this opening portion lays the groundwork for an in-depth discussion about the complexities of American culture and the psychological factors that shape its character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nathan, George Jean, 1882-1958 |
|---|---|
| Author | Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956 |
| Title |
The American Credo A Contribution Toward the Interpretation of the National Mind |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | National characteristics, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23858 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3765 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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