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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).

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.