Publisher's Synopsis
Conjectures On Original Composition: In A Letter To The Author Of Sir Charles Grandison (1759) is a book written by the English poet and playwright, Edward Young. The book is written in the form of a letter addressed to Samuel Richardson, the author of the popular novel Sir Charles Grandison. In the letter, Young discusses his ideas and theories on the art of original composition, offering insights into the creative process and the importance of imagination, inspiration, and originality in writing. He argues that true originality is not simply a matter of inventing new ideas, but of combining existing ones in a fresh and innovative way. He also explores the role of language, style, and form in writing, and offers practical advice on how to develop one's own unique voice and style. The book is considered a classic of English literary criticism and remains a valuable resource for writers and scholars today.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.
