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Henry Louis Mencken's sharp wit and critical perspective on politics resonate through this collection of nine of his classics. Spanning a career of nearly fifty years, these works showcase his unique blend of sarcasm and insightful commentary on society, religion, and the media. The collection includes notable titles like "Happy Days" and "Prejudices," reflecting his profound impact on American journalism and thought. The Buncombe Collection offers a fresh presentation of Mencken's enduring legacy, appealing to both new readers and longtime fans.

A modified, one-volume edition of Mencken's classic analysis of American English

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this novel explores the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas faced during tumultuous times. The narrative weaves together the lives of diverse characters, each grappling with their own struggles and choices. Themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience are central, highlighting how individuals navigate the chaos of war and its impact on their lives. The author's poignant prose captures the essence of the era, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction.

Henry Louis Mencken's sharp wit and critical perspective on politics and society are captured in The Buncombe Collection, which features nine of his classic works. This edition revives Mencken's biting sarcasm and unique insights, showcasing his influence over nearly fifty years. The included titles span a range of topics, from personal reflections in "Happy Days" to his commentary on religion and politics in "Treatise on the Gods" and "On Politics." This collection serves as a comprehensive tribute to Mencken's enduring legacy in American literature and journalism.

These essays, first published between 1919 and 1927, ushered in a new cosmopolitanism and skepticism in twentieth-century America. Taking on all aspects of the conformism and provincial narrowness of the American worldview that he saw, Mencken launched himself at a wide variety of targets with his usual humor and richness.

The book is a significant classical work published over a century ago, recognized for its enduring importance in human history. Alpha Editions has undertaken efforts to preserve it by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability. This edition features a complete reformatting and retyping, avoiding the use of scanned copies, which enhances the reading experience for both present and future generations.

A critical examination of democracy, this work categorizes political leaders as either demagogues or pandering politicians, highlighting their manipulative tactics and moral compromises. Mencken's sharp commentary portrays politicians as individuals who sacrifice their integrity for power. Lauded as a "tremendous polemic" by Walter Lippmann, the book challenges and ridicules the democratic ideals established by American pioneers, questioning the very foundations of democratic governance. This reprint faithfully reproduces the original 1926 edition.

The Antichrist is the most powerful criticism ever offered against modern values and beliefs. In earlier books Nietzsche had announced, "God is dead," and in The Antichrist he seethes with contempt for Christianity's imposition, upon humanity, of its perverse and unnatural vision. Nietzsche contends that values offered by Christianity are created by people who are not qualified to create such values and ideals. These meanings and goals are unnatural distortions of reality provided by people who are themselves divorced from reality, and who seek to instill in others the same dissatisfaction with this world which infects them.

A Mencken Chrestomathy is full of the iconoclastic common sense that marked H. L. Mencken's astonishing career as the premier American social critic of the twentieth century

The first book on Nietzsche ever to appear in English, this examination by legendary journalist H. L. Mencken is still one of the most enlightening. Mencken wrote this book while still in his 20s, but his penchant for thoroughness was evident even at that young age—in preparation for writing this book, he read Nietzsche's works in their entirety, mostly in the original German. A brief biographical sketch is followed by clear and thorough explanations of Nietzsche's basic concepts and attitudes. Analyzed are Nietzsche's much-misunderstood concept of the superman, his concept of eternal recurrence, his rejection of Christianity, and his basic rationalism and materialism. Included are two essays on Nietzsche that appeared in Mencken's magazine The Smart Set subsequent to the publishing of the original edition of this book. Nearly a century after its original publication, this remains one of the clearest, most concise, and entertaining introductions to Nietzsche to date.