mencken, h. l

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of H. L. Mencken.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of H. L. Mencken.

Chronicles the life of H. L. Mencken, one of the twentieth century's most influential newspaper journalists, discussing his childhood, schooling, personal relationships, career achievements, and other related topics.

Collects reporter H. L. Mencken's coverage of the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925, including his portrayals of Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan, his take on the fundamentalist culture that surrounded the event, coverage of Bryan's death days after the trial, photographs, and the full transcript of Darrow's cross-examination of Bryan.