A Letter To Mr. Mason: On The Marks Of Imitation (1757)

""A Letter to Mr. Mason: On the Marks of Imitation"" is a book written by Richard Hurd in 1757. The book is a literary criticism that focuses on the art of imitation in literature. Hurd argues that imitation is an essential part of literary creation and that it is a skill that should be studied and practiced by all writers. He provides a detailed analysis of the different types of imitation, including direct copying and indirect imitation, and explores the ways in which writers can use imitation to enhance their own work. Hurd also discusses the importance of originality in literature and the dangers of excessive imitation. The book is written in the form of a letter to William Mason, a poet and friend of Hurd's, and is considered an important work in the history of literary criticism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of writing and the history of literary theory.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.