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""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... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

"A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing," by Anthony Collins, explores the use of ridicule and irony as tools in philosophical and theological discourse. Written as a letter to Reverend Dr. Nathanael Marshall, the text delves into the effectiveness and appropriateness... Read Full Overview

""A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing: In a Letter to Nathanael Marshall (1729)"" is a book written by Anthony Collins that focuses on the use of ridicule and irony in literary works. In this book, Collins argues that the use of these literary devices can be... Read Full Overview

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""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. Collins argues... Read Full Overview

Anthony Collins's "A Discourse Concerning Ridicule and Irony in Writing (1729)" is a sharp and insightful exploration of satire as a literary tool. This meticulously prepared edition makes available a foundational text on the art of ridicule and its persuasive power.

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... Read Full Overview