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A Modest Proposal

The Original 1729 Edition

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The book explores Jonathan Swift's satirical response to England's anti-poverty measures, highlighting his use of absurdity to critique societal indifference towards the poor. Through "A Modest Proposal," Swift presents a shocking solution to poverty with a straight face, emphasizing the irony that modern society has made it challenging to find equally outrageous evils. This commentary reflects on how the passage of time has blurred the line between satire and reality, leaving contemporary writers with fewer absurdities to parody.

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A Modest Proposal, Jonathan Swift

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