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H. L. Mencken’s *Chrestomathy* assembles the author’s own selections of his finest essays, spanning topics from politics and literature to the everyday quirks of American life. The collection highlights Mencken’s distinctive voice—often humorous, always incisive—offering readers a comprehensive glimpse into his critical perspective on the early twentieth‑century United States.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: H. L. Mencken
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