Publisher's Synopsis
The American Mercury Reader is a collection of essays, articles, and stories from the pages of the American Mercury magazine, edited by Lawrence E. Spivak. The American Mercury was a controversial magazine that covered a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to literature and the arts. This reader includes works from some of the most prominent writers of the early 20th century, including H.L. Mencken, Sinclair Lewis, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of America during the 1920s and 1930s, and offers insights into the issues that were shaping the country at that time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, or journalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
