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100 1 _aMencken, H. L.
_q(Henry Louis),
_d1880-1956
245 1 0 _aPistols for two
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aOwen Hatteras is the pseudonym of H. L. Mencken and G. J. Nathan. The book contains a biography of Nathan, introductory and closing remarks by Mencken and a biography of Mencken by Nathan. cf. Frey, Carroll. A bibliography of the writings of H. L. Mecken, Philadelphia, 1924, p. 41-42.
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-03
508 _aBob Taylor and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Pistols for Two" by H. L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan is a collection of character sketches and biographical snippets, likely penned in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This book delves into the idiosyncrasies and eccentricities of its subjects, particularly the lives and personalities of the two notable American literary figures, Nathan and Mencken. The primary theme revolves around exploring the complexity of human identity and the intricacies involved in understanding one's character beyond surface-level perceptions. The content of "Pistols for Two" consists of a series of detailed and often humorous character sketches that illustrate the personal and professional lives of George Jean Nathan and H. L. Mencken. It showcases their quirks, preferences, and notable achievements in distinctive style, employing a tone that is both witty and insightful. Through various anecdotes and observations, Hatteras shares a glimpse of their editorial work at "The Smart Set" magazine, revealing not only their editorial processes but also their personal philosophies. The book thus serves as both a tribute to the two men and a broader commentary on the nature of biography and criticism, highlighting the notion that understanding individuals involves piecing together fleeting impressions rather than crafting a singular narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1917
653 _aAuthors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
653 _aNathan, George Jean, 1882-1958
653 _aMencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956
700 1 _aNathan, George Jean,
_d1882-1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75507
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_d116232