Publisher's Synopsis
The American Mercury Reader is a collection of articles and essays from the American Mercury magazine, edited by Lawrence E. Spivak. The American Mercury was a literary and cultural magazine that was published from 1924 to 1981, and it was known for its controversial and provocative content. This book includes writings from some of the most notable authors and thinkers of the 20th century, including H.L. Mencken, Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Upton Sinclair. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, social issues, and popular culture. The American Mercury Reader provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of America during the first half of the 20th century.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.
