The American Credo - Interpretation of the National Mind

Download or read book The American Credo - Interpretation of the National Mind written by H. L. Mencken and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Credo is a satirical criticism of the American culture, co-authored with George Jean Nathan. Menken describes the weaknesses in the American system of views and beliefs, criticizing the government, literature and philosophy ideas, religion. Although the book was published about one hundred years ago, it remains incredibly topical today since society didn't get rid of its flaws. Excerpt: "Moreover, this gradual (and, of late, rapidly progressive) decay of freedom goes almost without challenge; the American has grown so accustomed to the denial of his constitutional rights and to the minute regulation of his conduct by swarms of spies, letter-openers, informers and agents provocateurs that he no longer makes any serious protest."