The Anglo-Saxon
The Anglo-Saxon by H. L. Mencken, published by COSIMO CLASSICS in July 1933, is a concise essay that critiques the ideology of Anglo-Saxonism, which emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this work, Mencken examines the belief in the superiority of English-speaking nations, offering a provocative perspective on the perceived weaknesses of the American Anglo-Saxon identity, despite his own claims of true Anglo-Saxon ancestry.
Readers will find a thought-provoking exploration of race relations and social dynamics as Mencken articulates his views on the cultural implications of Anglo-Saxonism. The essay delves into the anxieties and insecurities that accompany this belief system, presenting a critical analysis of its impact on American society. With a total of 20 pages, this edition provides a focused examination of the subjects of politics and sociology, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of identity and cultural superiority.
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“The normal American of the ‘pure-blooded’ majority goes to rest every night with an uneasy feeling that there is a burglar under the bed and he gets up every morning with a sickening fear that his underwear has been stolen.”
-H. L. Mencken, The Anglo-Saxon (1923)
The Anglo-Saxon (1923), is an essay by H. L. Mencken in which he criticized Anglo-Saxonism, a belief system of late 19th century and early 20th century promoting the superiority of English-speaking nations. Mencken, although he considered himself of true Anglo-Saxon ancestry, thought the American Anglo-Saxon to be inferior and weak.
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