. . . . "A Book of Burlesques" . "A Book of Burlesques"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "A book of burlesques" . "A book of burlesques"@en . "A Book of burlesques" . . . . . . . . "Published in 1916, this collection of previously published short pieces by Mencken is typical of his scathing wit and pessimistic outlook. As a 1917 review in the Independent put it, A Book of Burlesques is some of Mr. Mencken's most entertaining work, skillfully depicted fantasies of life 'as is.'" . "Book of Burlesques" . "Electronic books" . . . "Book of burlesques"@en . . . . . . . . . "A book of Burlesques" . . . . "A book of burlesques : [Opus 12]"@en . . . . . . . . . . "HUMOR / General." . .