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A Book of Burlesques
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ISBN13: 9781025526584
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The collection features a series of short, punchy pieces that lampoon everything from the conventions of the theater to the pomposities of the legal profession. Through clever dialogues, mock programs, and bite-sized narratives, Mencken exposes the hypocrisy and banality he perceived in the middle-class booboisie. His acerbic wit and command of the English language make these burlesques as entertaining today as they were upon their debut.
Readers interested in the history of American satire and the development of modern cultural criticism will find this work indispensable. A Book of Burlesques serves as a testament to Mencken's enduring influence as one of the most provocative voices in American literature, offering a humorous yet biting look at the human condition and the quirks of society.
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