mencken (Meaning)
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mencken (n)
United States journalist and literary critic (1880-1956)
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mencken Sentence Examples
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- Mencken, a renowned American journalist and social critic, was known for his acerbic wit.
- Mencken's writings on political corruption, social hypocrisy, and the American South were both influential and controversial.
- As the editor of the American Mercury, Mencken published works by some of the most influential writers of the early 20th century.
- Mencken's cynical and provocative style earned him both admirers and detractors.
- Mencken's essay "The Sahara of the Bozart" criticized the cultural stagnation of the American South.
- Mencken's work challenged conventional wisdom and celebrated intellectual freedom.
- The Menckenian style is characterized by its use of irony, hyperbole, and colorful language.
- Mencken's influence on American journalism and intellectual thought continues to be felt today.
- Mencken's "Notes on Journalism" offered a scathing critique of the state of the media in his time.
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United States journalist and literary critic (1880-1956)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
H.L.
Mencken, a renowned American journalist and social critic, was known for his acerbic wit.
Mencken's writings on political corruption, social hypocrisy, and the American South were both influential and controversial.
As the editor of the American Mercury, Mencken published works by some of the most influential writers of the early 20th century.
