In this work, the speech of Kunić addressed to Pope Clement XIII is observed and analyzed based on literary-historical circumstances. To comprehend the analysis and the speech itself, it is necessary to consider the socio-historical circumstances during which the speech was given, familiarize oneself with the author and his life, literary activity, introduce Pope Clement XIII, and provide an overview of rhetoric to establish a connection with the aforementioned speech. The work references authors who have delved into Kunić's life, collected, and analyzed his literary works. The speech directed to Pope Clement XIII is the sole printed speech by Kunić, which also has an American edition. After reviewing the historical context, a survey of the history of rhetoric and the most significant speakers throughout history is conducted. Subsequently, the Enlightenment period, which marked both the historical and literary aspects of the 18th century when Kunić's speech was written and delivered, is explained. The analysis of Kunić's only printed speech is executed by summarizing the Latin text in Croatian and establishing a connection with the earlier mentioned chapters. Given that the text abounds in stylistic figures and tropes characteristic of Kunić's writing style, some are extracted and exemplified. This speech constitutes an important part of Croatian literature in the Latin language.