Publisher's Synopsis
""A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing: In a Letter to Nathanael Marshall"" is a book written by Anthony Collins in 1729. The book is a letter addressed to Nathanael Marshall, in which Collins discusses the use of ridicule and irony in writing. He argues that these literary devices can be used to great effect, but that they must be used judiciously and with care. Collins also explores the different types of ridicule and irony, and provides examples of their use in literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism, and provides insights into the use of language and rhetoric in the eighteenth century.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.
