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, first published in 1757. The book is a critical analysis of the concept of imitation in literature and art. The author argues that imitation is a necessary element of creative work, but it should not be confused with plagiarism or mere copying. Hurd provides examples of successful imitations in literature and art, and discusses the criteria that distinguish them from mere imitations. The book is addressed to William Mason, a poet and friend of Hurd's, and it reflects the literary and cultural debates of the 18th century. The book is considered an important contribution to the history of literary criticism and aesthetics.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.