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by William H. Nolte (Author) "The two pieces that follow are used as an introduction to all that Mencken wrote on literature..." (more)
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Mencken's continual war against conventional thinking comes through on every page of this collection of his best and most provocative criticism.

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  • Paperback: 349 pages
  • Publisher: Gateway Editions (January 25, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 089526790X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0895267900
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #430,541 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the buncombe set..., April 9, 2000
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If not for Mencken's absurd racial theories (sadly common at that time)hovering in the background, this would get five stars. Conversely, there are many witty, incisive aspects to his criticism on display in Smart Set, which is also richly represented in the more comprehensive Mencken Chrestomathy. Smart Set is an interesting historical document. Unfortunately, many of his political criticisms remain applicable to today's buncombe peddlers. He was not afraid to challenge the establishment of his time. Availability of an unabridged dictionary, along with a sense of humor, adds to the enrichment.
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