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A Great Author's Literary Legacy Can't Mask His Personal Failings

Commentator Maureen Corrigan reviews the new memoir, "H.L. Mencken: My Life as Author and Editor," edited by Jonathan Yardley. It's based on papers the author instructed to keep sealed until 35 years after his death.

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Other segments from the episode on February 10, 1993

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 10, 1993: Interview with Bill Duke; Interview with Betty Rollin; Review of H.L. Mencken's book "My Life as Author and Editor."

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