About the book
The appearance in 1920 of H. L. Mencken’s scathing essay about the intellectual and cultural impoverishment of the South, “The Sahara of the Bozart”, set off a firestorm of reaction in the region that continued unabated for much of the next decade. In Serpent in Eden, Mencken scholar Fred Hobson examines Mencken’s love-hate relationship with the South. He explores not only Mencken’s savage criticism of the region but also his efforts to encourage southern writers and the bold “little magazines”, such as the Reviewer and the Double Dealer, that started up in the South during the 1920s.
Originally published in 1974.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Serpent in Eden
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807812242
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807896877
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469639475
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890870360
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The appearance in 1920 of H. L. Mencken’s scathing essay about the intellectual and cultural impoverishment of the South, “The Sahara of the Bozart”, set off a firestorm of reaction in the region that continued unabated for much of the next decade. In Serpent in Eden, Mencken scholar Fred Hobson examines Mencken’s love-hate relationship with the South. He explores not only Mencken’s savage criticism of the region but also his efforts to encourage southern writers and the bold “little magazines”, such as the Reviewer and the Double Dealer, that started up in the South during the 1920s.
Originally published in 1974.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serpent in Eden about?
The appearance in 1920 of H. L. Mencken’s scathing essay about the intellectual and cultural impoverishment of the South, “The Sahara of the Bozart”, set off a firestorm of reaction in the region that continued unabated for much of the next decade. In Serpent in Eden, Mencken scholar Fred Hobson examines Mencken’s love-hate relationship with the South. He explores not only Mencken’s savage criticism of the region but also his efforts to encourage southern writers and the bold “little magazines”, such as the Reviewer and the Double Dealer, that started up in the South during the 1920s.
Originally published in 1974.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Serpent in Eden?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Serpent in Eden?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807812242
How long is Serpent in Eden and how many pages does it have?
Serpent in Eden has 258 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Serpent in Eden?
Fred C. Hobson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Serpent in Eden is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807812242) and paperback(ISBN 9780807896877) and ebook(ISBN 9781469639475) and pdf(ISBN 9798890870360)
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