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The essay offers a biting satire on the dire poverty in 18th-century Ireland, proposing an outrageous solution: feeding impoverished children to the wealthy. Swift employs statistics and even recipes to underscore his argument's economic rationale, blending humor with a stark critique of social welfare and political injustice. Renowned for his sharp satirical voice, Swift's work remains a powerful commentary on societal issues, reflecting his background as a member of the Anglo-Irish elite.
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A Modest Proposal, Jonathan Swift
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- A Modest Proposal
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan Swift
- Publisher
- Editorium
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781528705530
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Philosophical Topics, Humor, Classics, Short Stories, Opinion Journalism & Essays, School
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- The essay offers a biting satire on the dire poverty in 18th-century Ireland, proposing an outrageous solution: feeding impoverished children to the wealthy. Swift employs statistics and even recipes to underscore his argument's economic rationale, blending humor with a stark critique of social welfare and political injustice. Renowned for his sharp satirical voice, Swift's work remains a powerful commentary on societal issues, reflecting his background as a member of the Anglo-Irish elite.