Puritanism As A Literary Force is a non-fiction book written by H. L. Mencken, an American journalist and cultural critic. The book explores the impact of Puritanism on literature, particularly in the United States. Mencken argues that Puritanism, with its strict religious beliefs and emphasis on morality, has had a significant influence on American literature, shaping the themes, style, and language used by writers.The book is divided into several chapters, each examining a different aspect of Puritanism's impact on literature. Mencken explores the works of various American writers, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Emily Dickinson, and analyzes how their writing reflects Puritan ideals and values.Throughout the book, Mencken also critiques Puritanism itself, arguing that its strict moral code and emphasis on conformity stifled creativity and individuality in American literature. He suggests that Puritanism's influence on American culture has been both positive and negative, and that it continues to shape American literature to this day.Overall, Puritanism As A Literary Force is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of the role of Puritanism in American literature, written by one of America's most influential cultural critics.THIS 92 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Book of Prefaces, by H. L. Mencken. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417906812.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.