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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticMotsch, Markus F.
Title, AnalyticH. L. Mencken and German Kultur
Journal TitleGerman-American Studies
Date of PublicationFall 1973
Volume ID6
Location in Work21-42
AbstractMotsch' 22 page article consists of a biography of Mencken, a synopsis of his writings (re the necessity and importance of German "Kultur" in the U.S.) and their controversial reception, and an overview of his work as a literary critic. It also discusses Mencken's linguistic work, which includes a history of the American language, as well as his fascination with Nietzsche and Goethe.
Call NumberMKI / SHS E 184 .G3 G315
MKI TermsGerman Americans -- Genealogy/ Biographies/ Mencken, H.L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956/ Biographies/ Literary criticism