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An Anthology of Inventive and Abuse
Hardcover
HumorLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025274676
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
An Anthology of Inventive and Abuse is a curated collection of the most sharp-tongued, vitriolic, and witty verbal attacks in the history of English literature. Edited by Hugh Kingsmill, this volume brings together an array of insults, tirades, and satirical broadsides from poets, politicians, and prose writers across the centuries. Ranging from the Elizabethan era to the early twentieth century, the entries showcase the art of the perfect set-down and the power of language when used as a weapon.
Readers will encounter the fierce eloquence of figures who spared no one in their pursuit of rhetorical vengeance, whether directed at rivals, institutions, or public figures. This anthology serves as both a testament to the evolution of English style and a fascinating exploration of human indignation expressed through the written word. It is an essential resource for those interested in the history of satire, the mechanics of debate, and the biting wit of the literary greats.
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