Henry Louis Mencken

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Henry Louis Mencken

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Mencken, Henry Louis, 1880-

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Mencken, Henry L.

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Henry L. Mencken

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Henry Louis Mencken (1880-1956) was a famous American journalist, critic, and author. His most well-known work is "The American Language". He also founded the journal "The American Mercury", which went on to influence magazines such as "The New Yorker". He was a colorful, outgoing literary figure of his time, and is thought to have written over 100,000 letters over the course of his life.

From the guide to the Henry Louis Mencken Letter (MS 116), April 1 [?], (University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Special Collections Dept.)

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