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This book presents a collection of literary criticism essays from the early years of Mencken's literary activity in the late 1910s. The book is written in the typical cynical style of Menken, which yet, combines deep insights into the social and political issues of his time with the author's incomparable way of thinking.
Iconoclast H. L. Mencken was unquestionably the most provocative and influential journalist and cultural critic in twentieth-century America. His volumes of Prejudices, published between 1919 and 1927, were both a scathing yet humorous attack on what Mencken saw as American provincialism and hypocrisy and a resounding defense of the writers and thinkers he thought of as harbingers of a new frankness and maturity. Laced with savage humor and delighting in verbal play, Mencken's prose remains a one-of-a-kind roller-coaster ride through a staggering range of themes: literature and journalism, politics and religion, sex and marriage, food and drink. Notoir Books is a publisher of new old books on topics of esoteric interests, eccentric memoirs, overlooked history, otherworldly stories and distinctive voices. You can visit us at notoirbooks.com Prejudices: First series contains the following essays: 1. CRITICISM OF CRITICISM OF CRITICISM 2. THE LATE MR. WELLS 3. ARNOLD BENNETT 4. THE DEAN 5. PROFESSOR VEBLEN 6. THE NEW POETRY MOVEMENT 7. THE HEIR OF MARK TWAIN 8. HERMANN SUDERMANN 9. GEORGE ADE 10. THE BUTTE BASHKIRTSEFF 11. SIX MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE The Boudoir Balzac A Stranger on Parnassus A Merchant of Mush The Last of the Victorians A Bad Novelist A Broadway Brandes 12. THE GENEALOGY OF ETIQUETTE 13. THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE 14. THE ULSTER POLONIUS 15. AN UNHEEDED LAW-GIVER 16. THE BLUSHFUL MYSTERY Sex Hygiene Art and Sex A Loss to Romance Sex on the Stage 17. GEORGE JEAN NATHAN 18. PORTRAIT OF AN IMMORTAL SOUL 19. JACK LONDON 20. AMONG THE AVATARS 21. THREE AMERICAN IMMORTALS Aristotelean Obsequies Edgar Allan Poe Memorial Service
Prejudices: First, Second and Third Series by H.l. Mencken Pdf
Henry Louis "H. L." Mencken was a German-American journalist, satirist, cultural critic and scholar of American English, known as the "Sage of Baltimore". One of the most influential American writers and prose stylists of the first half of the twentieth century, he produced dozens of books. Prejudices is a collection of some of the best essays he ever wrote and established the style that made him a titan of the free press. This book collects the first three volumes (out of six).
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Prejudices, First Series by H. L. Mencken: In this seminal collection of essays, H. L. Mencken challenges conventional wisdom, skewers societal norms, and exposes the absurdities of human behavior. With his biting satire and keen intellect, Mencken dissects various aspects of American culture, politics, and religion, leaving readers both entertained and contemplative. Key Points: Critiques the hypocrisy and narrow-mindedness prevalent in American society. Offers scathing commentary on the flaws of democracy, organized religion, and cultural conventions. Advocates for intellectual honesty, individual liberty, and the pursuit of personal happiness. H.L. Mencken (1880-1956) was an American journalist, satirist, and social critic who is best remembered for his critical writings on American culture. Mencken wrote three volumes of essays under the title Prejudices, which included Prejudices, First Series, Prejudices, Second Series, and Prejudices, Third Series. Mencken's writings were highly influential in the early 20th century and his biting wit and irreverent views on politics, religion, and society helped to shape public opinion and debate on a variety of topics. He was known for his outspoken views and often outspoken criticisms of both government and religion. Mencken remains one of the most influential writers in American history.
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Excerpt from Prejudices: First Series Them, the critics of Christendom turn to a somewhat sour and depressing consideration of the nature and objects of their own craft. That is to say, they turn to criticizing criticism. What is it in plain words? What is its aim, exactly stated in legal terms? How far can it go? What good can it do? What is its normal effect upon the artist and the work of art? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This collection of essays from celebrated American writer H.L. Mencken explores a wide range of social, cultural, and political topics. From critiques of the American educational system to musings on the nature of democracy, Mencken's writing is incisive, witty, and provocative. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in American society and culture in the early 20th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Cybernetics of Prejudices in the Practice of Psychotherapy by Gianfranco Cecchin,Gerry Lane,Wendel A. Ray Pdf
Two central ideas have become part of the orthodoxy of modern family therapy thinking. The first is that the therapist is part of the system he or she observes, and the second is that the therapist and family create a co-evolving reality through their interactions until now. No one has described the process by which these concepts are played out in the course of therapy. Cecchin, Lane and Ray are opening the way for a new field of enquiry in psychotherapy. In this book the authors identify the therapist's values and beliefs which they describe as prejudices, then they identify the equivalent prejudices held by the family, and finally they trace the ways a prejudice from one side affects the other and is, in turn, affected by the other. The book is a blend of theoretical discussion supported by case examples from therapy and the world at large. Readers of this book will discover values about themselves which guide their therapy but have long since been rendered to some unconscious realm: values about certainty, control, accountability and the search for understanding.
Petticoats and Prejudice - Women's Press Classics by Constance Backhouse Pdf
Drawing on historical records of women’s varying experiences as litigants, accused criminals, or witnesses, this book offers critical insight into women’s legal status in nineteenth-century Canada. In an effort to recover the social and political conditions under which women lobbied, rebelled, and in some cases influenced change, Petticoats and Prejudice weaves together forgotten stories of achievement and defeat in the Canadian legal system. Expanding the concept of “heroism” beyond its traditional limitations, this text gives life to some of Canada’s lost heroines. Euphemia Rabbitt, who resisted an attempted rape, and Clara Brett Martin, who valiantly secured entry into the all-male legal profession, were admired by their contemporaries for their successful pursuits of justice. But Ellen Rogers, a prostitute who believed all women should be legally protected against sexual assault, and Nellie Armstrong, a battered wife and mother who sought child custody, were ostracized for their ideas and demands. Well aware of the limitations placed upon women advocating for reform in a patriarchal legal system, Constance Backhouse recreates vivid and textured snapshots of these and other women’s courageous struggles against gender discrimination and oppression. Employing social history to illuminate the reproductive, sexual, racial, and occupational inequalities that continue to shape women’s encounters with the law, Petticoats and Prejudice is an essential entry point into the gendered treatment of feminized bodies in Canadian legal institutions. This book was co-published with The Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History.
