“H.L.Mencken's war aims, according to the handful of observers who deigned to notice his conflict, were the overthrow of American Democracy, the Christian religion, and the YMCA. He was also credited with trying to wipe out poets and luncheon orators.”
This book is a compilation of letters and essays that delve into the author's time spent in Bohemia, offering insights into the culture, society, and personal reflections of the author. more
“Anybody who can write home for money can write for magazines.”
“There's nothing wrong with Oscar Levant - nothing a miracle won't cure.”
“The gods bestowed on Max [Beerbohm] the gift of perpetual old age.”
“M. Zola is determined to show that, if he has not got genius, he can at least be dull.”
“He was an author whose works were so well known as to be almost confidential.”
“It was written without fear and without research.”
“Right now I'm the greatest. I don't say this through vanity. It's just that the rest are so bad.”