H. L. Mencken

H. L. Mencken (1880–1956) was an American satirist, literary critic and essayist.

Also recorded as Henry Louis Mencken.

Overview

Born at Baltimore in 1880, died at Baltimore in 1956.

In detail

H. L. Mencken studied at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. the recorded working language is English.

Rudyard Kipling, Friedrich Nietzsche and Joseph Conrad are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at H. L. Mencken House.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “H. L. Mencken”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q439204: H. L. Mencken

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