A Course of Lectures on Oratory and Criticism is a book written by Joseph Priestley. The book is a collection of lectures that Priestley gave on the subjects of oratory and criticism. The lectures cover a range of topics related to the art of public speaking and the evaluation of literature, including the principles of rhetoric, the use of language, and the analysis of literary works. Priestley draws on examples from ancient and modern literature to illustrate his points and provides practical advice for those interested in improving their own oratory skills or in becoming better critics of literature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of public speaking or in the analysis of literature.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.