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Invective and Abuse: An Anthology
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HumorLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies
ISBN13: 9781025743325
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 236
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Invective and Abuse: An Anthology is a curated collection of some of the most scathing, witty, and vitriolic passages in literary history. Compiled by the noted critic and biographer Hugh Kingsmill, this volume serves as a fascinating exploration of the art of the insult. From political polemics to personal grievances, the anthology gathers a wide array of examples where writers have used the power of language to condemn, mock, or dismantle their subjects.
The work features contributions from a diverse range of historical and literary figures, showcasing how invective has evolved as a rhetorical tool over the centuries. Readers will find sharp-edged prose and biting verse that range from the humorously sarcastic to the deeply malicious. By organizing these instances of abuse, Kingsmill highlights the intersection of emotion and eloquence, demonstrating how passion can sharpen a writer's style.
As both a historical document and a literary study, Invective and Abuse: An Anthology offers a unique perspective on the power of the written word to provoke and offend. It remains a compelling resource for those interested in the history of satire, the development of English prose, and the enduring human impulse to criticize through artful language.
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