Heliogabalus A Buffoonery in Three Acts (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163221518)

Heliogabalus: A Buffoonery in Three Acts is a play written by H. L. Mencken. The play is a satirical take on the life of the Roman Emperor Heliogabalus, who was known for his eccentric and scandalous behavior. The play is divided into three acts and follows the rise and fall of Heliogabalus, from his ascension to the throne to his eventual downfall. Mencken's play is known for its biting wit and irreverent humor, which skewers the excesses and absurdities of both Heliogabalus and the Roman Empire as a whole. The play is a classic example of Mencken's unique style of social criticism, which blends humor, satire, and a deep understanding of human nature to create a work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.1920. Mencken, American newspaperman, editor and critic known for his excellence in framing insults aimed at anyone and Nathan, American drama critic and editor combine their wit, cynicism, sophistication and erudition to present this play to the reading public. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: H. L. Mencken,George Jean Nathan
ISBN-10: 1163221511
ISBN-13: 9781163221518
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d