"Essay on the Sharpness of Mind" is a philosophical treatise by the famous English poet and writer Sir Richard Blackmore. In his work, the author explores the nature of the sharpness of the mind, a sharp mind and the ability to use sharpness and irony in literature and everyday life. Taking into account the historical context of the writing of the work, "Essay on the sharpness of mind" reflects the understanding of the famous writer of his era and his views on modernity. This book became an important work for the development of literary criticism and philosophy of the Enlightenment era.