A Book of Burlesques (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

by H. L. Mencken

Overview

Published in 1916, this collection of previously published short pieces by Mencken is typical of his scathing wit and pessimistic outlook.  As a 1917 review in the Independent put it, "A Book of Burlesques is some of Mr. Mencken's most entertaining work, skillfully depicted fantasies of life 'as is.'"  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781411438040
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble
Publication date:	02/15/2011
Series:	Barnes & Noble Digital Library
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	242
Sales rank:	971,819
File size:	402 KB

About the Author

Henry Louis Mencken (1880-1956), known as "the Sage of Baltimore," was an immensely influential and controversial American editor, journalist, and critic.  As the editor of the American Mercury magazine, he was a literary tastemaker.  As a reporter for the Baltimore Sun, he famously heaped scorn on the "Booboisie" and covered the Scopes trial.