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Title: A Book of Prefaces
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Joseph Conrad -- Theodore Dreiser -- James Huneker -- Puritanism as a literary force.
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Summary: "A Book of Prefaces" by H. L. Mencken is a critical essay collection written in the early 20th century. The book primarily delves into the works and philosophies of notable authors such as Joseph Conrad, Theodore Dreiser, and James Huneker, assessing their literary contributions and the broader implications of their ideas. Mencken's sharp analysis and distinctive voice provide a critical lens on the state of American literature in relation to these pivotal figures. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as Mencken discusses the enduring relevance of the authors he critiques, particularly Joseph Conrad. He notes that underneath Conrad's works lies a pervasive melancholy and an exploration of human failure against the indifferent forces of existence. This section emphasizes the themes of pessimism and existential questioning that define Conrad's storytelling, portraying his protagonists as tragically defeated by life's uncertainties. Mencken argues that these themes serve to navigate the deeper complexities of human motivation and societal norms, setting up a profound critique of both Conrad's fiction and the larger literary landscape of Mencken's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956
EBook No.: 19355
Published: Sep 22, 2006
Downloads: 322
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- History and criticism
Subject: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject: Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject: Huneker, James, 1857-1921 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Book of Prefaces
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Joseph Conrad -- Theodore Dreiser -- James Huneker -- Puritanism as a literary force.
Credits:
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Book of Prefaces" by H. L. Mencken is a critical essay collection written in the early 20th century. The book primarily delves into the works and philosophies of notable authors such as Joseph Conrad, Theodore Dreiser, and James Huneker, assessing their literary contributions and the broader implications of their ideas. Mencken's sharp analysis and distinctive voice provide a critical lens on the state of American literature in relation to these pivotal figures. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as Mencken discusses the enduring relevance of the authors he critiques, particularly Joseph Conrad. He notes that underneath Conrad's works lies a pervasive melancholy and an exploration of human failure against the indifferent forces of existence. This section emphasizes the themes of pessimism and existential questioning that define Conrad's storytelling, portraying his protagonists as tragically defeated by life's uncertainties. Mencken argues that these themes serve to navigate the deeper complexities of human motivation and societal norms, setting up a profound critique of both Conrad's fiction and the larger literary landscape of Mencken's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956
EBook No.: 19355
Published: Sep 22, 2006
Downloads: 322
Language: English
Subject: American literature -- History and criticism
Subject: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject: Dreiser, Theodore, 1871-1945 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject: Huneker, James, 1857-1921 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.