"Reflections on Mockery and Irony in Literature" is an important philosophical treatise by the poet and writer Anthony Collins, published in 1729. In this book, the author examines various aspects of the use of mockery and irony in literature, in particular, their impact on the reader, the fairness of using these stylistic devices, and their role in shaping the public worldview. Collins analyzes various examples of mockery and irony from various literary works and tries to answer the question of their moral acceptability. This book is an important source for understanding the role and essence of mockery and irony in the art of speech.