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An Essay On Ridicule (1743)

An Essay On Ridicule (1743)

Whitehead, William

Paperback

PhilosophyLetters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165877244
ISBN13: 9781165877249
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
An Essay on Ridicule is a work of literary criticism written by William Whitehead and published in 1743. The book explores the use of ridicule in literature and argues that it can be a powerful tool for exposing and criticizing societal flaws and vices. Whitehead examines the different forms of ridicule, from satire to irony, and discusses their effectiveness in conveying a message. He also delves into the history of ridicule in literature, tracing its origins back to ancient Greece and Rome. The book is written in a formal, academic style and is intended for scholars of literature and philosophy. Overall, An Essay on Ridicule offers a thoughtful and nuanced analysis of a complex literary technique.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.

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