The Press or Literary Chitchat: A Satire is a book written by James Harley in 1822. It is a satirical work that pokes fun at the literary world and the press of the time. The book is divided into three parts, each of which takes aim at a different aspect of the literary world.In the first part, Harley lampoons the critics and reviewers who pass judgment on the works of others. He mocks their pretensions and their tendency to use big words and convoluted...