A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing

By Anthony Collins and Edward a (Edward Alan) Bloom

Book Overview

This treatise examines the roles of ridicule and irony as tools of persuasion in writing, set against the backdrop of Enlightenment thought. It argues that wit and satire, when carefully applied, can clarify ideas, challenge dogma, and expose faulty reasoning. The discourse places rhetorical strategies in the broader context of philosophical debate and literary criticism of the early eighteenth century. With its blend of analysis and argument, A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing highlights how humor and irony function not as mere ornament, but as powerful instruments in shaping discourse and influencing opinion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479411515
• ISBN13: 9781479411511
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"