Publisher's Synopsis
H. L. Mencken on Joseph Conrad is a book written by H. L. Mencken, a famous American journalist, essayist, and cultural critic. The book is a collection of Mencken's writings about Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British writer who is considered one of the greatest novelists in the English language.The book includes Mencken's reviews and critical essays on Conrad's works, including Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Nostromo. Mencken's writing style is characterized by his wit, sarcasm, and irreverence, and his commentary on Conrad's writing is no exception.In this book, Mencken offers his opinions on Conrad's themes, characters, and style, and provides a unique perspective on the author's work. Mencken's writing is insightful and thought-provoking, and his commentary on Conrad's writing is sure to be of interest to fans of both authors.Overall, H. L. Mencken on Joseph Conrad is a fascinating book that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated cultural critics and his thoughts on one of the greatest writers of the English language.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Book of Prefaces, by H. L. Mencken. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417906812.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
