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The Diary of H. L. Mencken presents a series of journal entries that span the years 1930 to 1948. Through these selections, the celebrated American newspaper columnist shares his candid, often satirical observations on the political, cultural, and social landscape of the United States during a period that includes the late Great Depression, World War II, and the early post‑war era.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: H. L. Mencken
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