Swift's Parody

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Exploring Jonathan Swift's work primarily as parody, this study emphasizes its structural significance, particularly in "A Tale of a Tub." Robert Phiddian examines how Swift constructs and deconstructs textual authority through cultural, historical, and literary lenses. The analysis reveals the connections between parodies and the texts they reference, reflecting on cultural authority in late-Stuart England. Additionally, it offers a fresh perspective on Swift's early career as a potentially Whiggish intellectual while tracing the intricate play of language and irony within his parodic style.