Writings in the Baltimore Evening Sun, August 1911-June 1912: Edited and Annotated by S. T. Joshi Collected Essays and Journalism of H. L. Mencken Paperback 1708223177 9781708223175 H. L. Mencken

• Format: Paperback
• Author: H. L. Mencken
• ISBN10: 1708223177
• ISBN13: 9781708223175

This volume of H. L. Menckens writings consists almost entirely of unsigned editorials, although there is a long and detailed signed article on the Democratic National Convention of 1912, when Woodrow Wilson was nominated. But as Mencken had begun writing his 'Free Lance' columns in May 1911, he had little time to write other work aside from these occasional articles on the editorial page. They continue to focus on Menckens pet subjects: the preeminence of Maryland over other states in the art of cuisine; political shenanigans, both locally and nationally; the urgent need to rid the world of typhoid, cholera, tuberculosis, and other serious diseases; and world affairs, ranging from Canada and Mexico to England, Germany, and China. Other articles exhibit Menckens continuing interest in drama, the opera, and music in general. Throughout, H. L. Mencken displays the wit, perspicacity, and satirical instincts characteristic of all his writing.