Publisher's Synopsis
Conjectures On Original Composition: In A Letter To The Author Of Sir Charles Grandison is a book written by Edward Young in 1759. The book is a letter addressed to the author of the novel Sir Charles Grandison, Samuel Richardson. In the letter, Young discusses the art of original composition and offers his thoughts on the subject. He argues that originality is the key to great writing and that writers should strive to create something new and unique rather than imitate the work of others. He also discusses the importance of imagination, creativity, and passion in the writing process. The book is considered a landmark in the history of literary criticism and is still studied and discussed by scholars today.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.
