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The collection showcases Jonathan Swift's sharp wit and satirical prowess, featuring his most renowned works, including the infamous "A Modest Proposal," which critiques the treatment of the poor in Ireland through outrageous hyperbole. Alongside this, "A Tale of the Tub" offers a parody of the ethical dilemmas in English religious and political life. With nine essays in total, the volume highlights Swift's ability to wield language as a weapon against the powerful, making a significant statement on social issues of his time.
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A Modest Proposal and Other Satires, Jonathan Swift
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- A Modest Proposal and Other Satires
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan Swift
- Publisher
- Könemann
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- ISBN10
- 3895086886
- ISBN13
- 9783895086885
- Category
- World prose
- Description
- The collection showcases Jonathan Swift's sharp wit and satirical prowess, featuring his most renowned works, including the infamous "A Modest Proposal," which critiques the treatment of the poor in Ireland through outrageous hyperbole. Alongside this, "A Tale of the Tub" offers a parody of the ethical dilemmas in English religious and political life. With nine essays in total, the volume highlights Swift's ability to wield language as a weapon against the powerful, making a significant statement on social issues of his time.