Hart, D. G.

Damning words : the life and religious times of H.L. Mencken / D.G. Hart. - xiv, 259 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Library of religious biography . - Library of religious biography. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Lamentable Heresies -- The Maddest, Gladdest, Damnedest Existence Ever -- Civilized Adults in Their Lighter Moods -- Philistinism, Another Name for Puritanism -- Educated Toryism -- The Mencken Show -- The Stronger Sex -- Finding Meaning and Losing Readers -- Delivered from Anonymity -- What Could Be More Preposterous Than Keeping Alive? -- Conclusion: Learning from H. L. Mencken.

9780802873446 0802873448

2016024767


Mencken, H. L. 1880-1956.
Mencken, H. L. 1880-1956 --Religion.


Authors, American--20th century--Biography.
Journalists--United States--Biography.
Editors--United States--Biography.

PS 3525 .E43 / Z5823 2016