Prejudices, third series by H. L. Mencken

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Author Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956
Title Prejudices, third series
Note Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents On being an American -- Huneker: a memory -- Footnote on criticism -- Das Kapital -- Ad Imaginem Dei Creavit Illum: The life of man. The anthropomorphic delusion. Meditation on meditation. Man and his soul. Coda -- Star-spangled men -- The poet and his art -- Five men at random: Abraham Lincoln. Paul Elmer More. Madison Cawein. Frank Harris. Havelock Ellis -- The nature of liberty -- The novel -- The forward-looker -- Memorial service -- Education -- Types of men: The romantic. The skeptic. The believer. The worker. The physician. The scientist. The business man. The king. The average man. The truth-seeker. The pacifist. The relative. The friend -- The dismal science -- Matters of state: Le Contrat Social. On minorities -- Reflections on the drama -- Advice to young men: To him that hath. The venerable examined. Duty. Martyrs. The disabled veteran. Patriotism -- Suite Américaine: Aspiration. Virtue. Eminence.
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Summary "Prejudices, Third Series" by H. L. Mencken is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects Mencken's critical perspectives on American society, politics, and culture, with a distinctive satirical tone. His thoughts revolve around his disdain for what he perceives as mediocrity and hypocrisy prevalent in American life." The opening of "Prejudices, Third Series" begins with Mencken's reflections on the discontent expressed by many intellectuals about life in America, as they seek refuge in foreign lands. He associates himself with these sentiments, lamenting the incompetence and corruption of the U.S. government and its judicial system, while also expressing a sense of loyalty to his nation. Mencken delineates his own definition of happiness, suggesting that being well-fed, feeling superior to the masses, and finding amusement in daily life contributes to one’s contentment. He avers that, despite the flaws he sees in the American character and governance, he remains cheerfully engaged with the nation, viewing it as a grand spectacle that amuses him with its absurdities and follies. This sets the stage for a wider exploration of Mencken's views on various cultural and societal issues in subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Literature -- History and criticism
Subject American literature -- History and criticism
Subject American essays -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 53474
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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