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Author : Jacques Barzun
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258045777
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (457 download)
Download or read book Mencken's America Speaking written by Jacques Barzun and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : H. L. Mencken
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)
Download or read book The American Language written by H. L. Mencken and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The American Language; An Inquiry into the Development of English in the United States', is H. L. Mencken's book about the English language as spoken in the United States. The book discusses the beginnings of "American" variations from "English", the spread of these variations, American names and slang over the course of its 374 pages. According to Mencken, American English was more colorful, vivid, and creative than its British counterpart.
Author : H. L. Mencken
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 835 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The American Language written by H. L. Mencken and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 835 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book 'The American Language' was written by language researcher H. L. Mencken. This book is about the English language as spoken in America and explores the nuances of how it is different from other parts of the world. It was first published in the year 1919.
Author : Terry Teachout
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 006050529X
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (65 download)
Download or read book The Skeptic written by Terry Teachout and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003-11-04 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When H. L. Mencken talked, everyone listened -- like it or not. In the Roaring Twenties, he was the one critic who mattered, the champion of a generation of plain-speaking writers who redefined the American novel, and the ax-swinging scourge of the know-nothing, go-getting middle-class philistines whom he dubbed the "booboisie." Some loved him, others loathed him, but everybody read him. Now Terry Teachout takes on the man Edmund Wilson called "our greatest practicing literary journalist," brilliantly capturing all of Mencken's energy and erudition, passion and paradoxes, in a masterful biography of this iconoclastic figure and the world he shaped.
Author : Henry Louis Mencken
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 082141531X
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)
Download or read book Mencken's America written by Henry Louis Mencken and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous as a political, social and cultural gadfly, journalist and essayist H.L. Mencken was unafraid to speak his mind on controversial topics and to express his views in a deliberately provocative manner. This is a collection of work previously only published in newspapers and magazines.
Author : Henry Louis Mencken
Publisher : Knopf Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 0394400763
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (944 download)
Download or read book The American Language written by Henry Louis Mencken and published by Knopf Publishing Group. This book was released on 1945 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Henry Louis Mencken
Publisher : Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 0394400755
Total Pages : 817 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (944 download)
Download or read book The American Language written by Henry Louis Mencken and published by Alfred a Knopf Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modified, one-volume edition of Mencken's classic analysis of American English
Author : H. L. Mencken
Publisher : Namaskar Book
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 835 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The American Language written by H. L. Mencken and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 835 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a linguistic journey through the heart of America with "Decoding the American Tongue: H. L. Mencken's Linguistic Journey" by H. L. Mencken. Join the renowned author and linguist as he unravels the intricacies of the American language, from its regional dialects to its colorful slang. As you delve into Mencken's insightful exploration, prepare to be fascinated by the rich tapestry of linguistic diversity that defines American speech. From the streets of New York City to the backwoods of Appalachia, each chapter offers a unique glimpse into the evolution and idiosyncrasies of the American tongue. But beyond mere linguistic analysis, "Decoding the American Tongue" delves into deeper questions of identity, culture, and the power of language to shape our understanding of the world. Mencken's wit and wisdom shine through as he uncovers the hidden meanings and cultural nuances embedded in everyday speech. Yet, amidst the linguistic puzzles and cultural insights, a profound question emerges: What can we learn from Mencken's linguistic journey, and how does it shed light on the complexities of American society? Engage with Mencken's enlightening discourse through lively anecdotes and thought-provoking observations that challenge conventional notions of language and identity. His exploration of the American tongue invites readers to celebrate the diversity and richness of linguistic expression. Now, as you immerse yourself in Mencken's linguistic odyssey, consider this: How can his insights into the American tongue inspire us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of language in all its forms? Don't miss the opportunity to decode the mysteries of the American tongue with "Decoding the American Tongue." Acquire your copy today and embark on a linguistic journey that will forever change the way you see the world. ```
Author : H.L. Mencken
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 0307808785
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)
Download or read book American Language Supplement 1 written by H.L. Mencken and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the first truly important book about the divergence of American English from its British roots, this survey of the language as it was spoken-and as it was changing-at the beginning of the 20th century comes via one of its most inveterate watchers, journalist, critic, and editor HENRY LOUIS MENCKEN (1880-1956).In this replica of the 1921 "revised and enlarged" second edition, Mencken turns his keen ear on: • the general character of American English • loan-words and non-English influences • expletives and forbidden words • American slang • the future of the language • and much, much more. Anyone fascinated by words will find this a thoroughly enthralling look at the most changeable language on the face of the planet.
Author : Professor H L Mencken
Publisher : Cosimo Classics
ISBN 13 : 9781646793600
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (936 download)
Download or read book The Anglo-Saxon written by Professor H L Mencken and published by Cosimo Classics. This book was released on 1933-07 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The normal American of the 'pure-blooded' majority goes to rest every night with an uneasy feeling that there is a burglar under the bed and he gets up every morning with a sickening fear that his underwear has been stolen." -H. L. Mencken, The Anglo-Saxon (1923) The Anglo-Saxon (1923), is an essay by H. L. Mencken in which he criticized Anglo-Saxonism, a belief system of late 19th century and early 20th century promoting the superiority of English-speaking nations. Mencken, although he considered himself of true Anglo-Saxon ancestry, thought the American Anglo-Saxon to be inferior and weak.
Author : H. L. Mencken
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1615920692
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (159 download)
Download or read book H.L. Mencken on Religion written by H. L. Mencken and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one ever argued more forcefully or with such acerbic wit against the foolish aspects of religion as H. L. Mencken (1880-1956). As a journalist, he gained national prominence through his newspaper columns describing the now-famous 1925 Scopes trial, which pitted Fundamentalists against a public school teacher who dared to teach evolution. But both before and after the Scopes trial, Mencken spent much of his career as a columnist and book reviewer lampooning the ignorant piety of gullible Americans.S. T. Joshi has brought together and organized many of Mencken''s writings on religion in this provocative and entertaining collection. The articles here presented demonstrate that Mencken canvassed the entire range of religious phenomena of his time, from evangelists Billy Sunday and Aime Semple McPherson, to Christian Scientists, and theosophists and spiritualists. On a more serious note are his discussions of the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and the scientific worldview as a rival to religious belief. Also included are poignant autobiographical accounts of Mencken''s own upbringing and his core beliefs on religion, ethics, and politics.If anything was sacred to Mencken, it was the right to speak one''s mind freely, and many of his attacks are directed against those true believers who he felt tried to foist their beliefs on others to stifle independent thinking. For everyone who values freethought and sharp intelligence, this collection of articles by America''s premier iconoclast is a must.
Author : Henry Louis Mencken
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book The American Language written by Henry Louis Mencken and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marion Elizabeth Rodgers
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198023669
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)
Download or read book Mencken written by Marion Elizabeth Rodgers and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A towering figure on the American cultural landscape, H.L. Mencken stands out as one of our most influential stylists and fearless iconoclasts--the twentieth century's greatest newspaper journalist, a famous wit, and a constant figure of controversy. Marion Elizabeth Rodgers has written the definitive biography of Mencken, the finest book ever published about this giant of American letters. Rodgers illuminates both the public and the private man, covering the many love affairs, his happy marriage at the age of 50 to Sara Haardt, and his complicated but stimulating friendship with the famed theater critic George Jean Nathan. Rodgers vividly recreates Mencken's era: the glittering tapestry of turn-of-the-century America, the roaring twenties, depressed thirties, and the home front during World War II. But the heart of the book is Mencken. When few dared to shatter complacencies, Mencken fought for civil liberties and free speech, playing a prominent role in the Scope's Monkey Trial, battling against press censorship, and exposing pious frauds and empty uplift. The champion of our tongue in The American Language, Mencken also played a pivotal role in defining American letters through The Smart Set and The American Mercury, magazines that introduced such writers as James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Langston Hughes. Drawing on research in more than sixty archives including private collections in the United States and in Germany, previously unseen, on exclusive interviews with Mencken's friends, and on his love letters and FBI files, here is the full portrait of one of America's most colorful and influential men. "This biography, the best ever on the sage of Baltimore, is exhaustive but never exhausting, and offers readers more than moderate intelligence and an awfully good time." --Martin Nolan, Boston Globe
Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 1410339793
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)
Download or read book A Study Guide for H. L. Mencken's "The American Language" written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2016 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Jean Nathan
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 977 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book H. L. Mencken - Premium Collection written by George Jean Nathan and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'H. L. Mencken - Premium Collection' stands as a monumental anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of early 20th-century American literature and criticism. Within its pages, readers are introduced to a diverse range of stylistic mastery and thematic exploration, epitomized by the distinct voices of George Jean Nathan and H. L. Mencken themselves. This collection offers a comprehensive look at the American cultural landscape during a transformative era, presenting standout pieces that challenge, entertain, and provoke thought. Their works serve as a testament to the vibrancy of literary and journalistic craftsmanship, illuminating the period's complexities and nuances. George Jean Nathan and H. L. Mencken, both titan figures in American literature and journalism, bring together a fusion of critical essays, satires, and reviews that reflect their unparalleled wit and insight. Their collaborations and individual contributions mark a significant era in American letters, aligning with movements such as the Progressive Era's push for social and political reform. Through their critical lenses, this collection not only celebrates their literary genius but also underscores their influence on thought and culture, highlighting their commitment to intellectual rigor and the candid examination of society. 'The H. L. Mencken - Premium Collection' offers readers an exceptional opportunity to immerse themselves in the works of two of America's most formidable writers and critics. It is an indispensable volume for those who wish to delve deeper into the heart of American cultural criticism and the art of eloquent, fearless writing. This anthology is not just a celebration of Nathan and Mencken's legacy; it is an invitation to explore a pivotal period in literature through the eyes of its most perceptive observers. It is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone with a keen interest in the evolution of American thought and prose.
Author : H.l. Mencken
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781537414782
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (147 download)
Download or read book The American Language written by H.l. Mencken and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is best exhibited by describing its origin. I am, and have been since early manhood, an editor of newspapers, magazines and books, and a critic of the last named. These occupations have forced me into a pretty wide familiarity with current literature, both periodical and within covers, and in particular into a familiarity with the current literature of England and America. It was part of my daily work, for a good many years, to read the principal English newspapers and reviews; it has been part of my work, all the time, to read the more important English novels, essays, poetry and criticism. An American born and bred, I early noted, as everyone else in like case must note, certain salient differences between the English of England and the English of America as practically spoken and written-differences in vocabulary, in syntax, in the shades and habits of idiom, and even, coming to the common speech, in grammar. And I noted too, of course, partly during visits to England but more largely by a somewhat wide and intimate intercourse with English people in the United States, the obvious differences between English and American pronunciation and intonation.
Author : Robert McCrum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781903385838
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (858 download)
Download or read book The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time written by Robert McCrum and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in 1611 with the King James Bible and ending in 2014 with Elizabeth Kolbert's 'The Sixth Extinction', this extraordinary voyage through the written treasures of our culture examines universally-acclaimed classics such as Pepys' 'Diaries', Charles Darwin's 'The Origin of Species', Stephen Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time' and a whole host of additional works --
