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H. L. Mencken emerged as a pivotal literary figure in the Roaring Twenties, known for his sharp critique of middle-class America, which he labeled the "booboisie." His influence on a generation of writers who transformed the American novel is profound. Terry Teachout's biography delves into Mencken's dynamic personality, showcasing his wit, intellect, and the complexities of his character. The narrative not only highlights Mencken's literary contributions but also explores the cultural landscape he influenced, making it a compelling portrait of an iconoclastic thinker.
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The Skeptic, Terry Teachout
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2021
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- Titel
- The Skeptic
- Untertitel
- A Life of H. L. Mencken
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Terry Teachout
- Verlag
- Harper Perennial
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2021
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 410
- ISBN13
- 9780060505295
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Historisches Thema, Wahre Geschichten, Biografien, Autobiografien & Memoiren, Journalismus, Geschichte der USA
- Bewertung
- 3,9 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- H. L. Mencken emerged as a pivotal literary figure in the Roaring Twenties, known for his sharp critique of middle-class America, which he labeled the "booboisie." His influence on a generation of writers who transformed the American novel is profound. Terry Teachout's biography delves into Mencken's dynamic personality, showcasing his wit, intellect, and the complexities of his character. The narrative not only highlights Mencken's literary contributions but also explores the cultural landscape he influenced, making it a compelling portrait of an iconoclastic thinker.