A Modest Proposal and Other Writings by Jonathan Swift (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Modest Proposal and Other Writings by Jonathan Swift These humorous and polemical writings provide an invaluable introduction to Swift as a master satirist and pamphleteer. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In response to the dire economic conditions in eighteenth-century Ireland, A Modest Proposal ironically exhorts the poor to provide their offspring as food to the rich. Skilfully applying a wealth of classical rhetorical techniques, Swifts satirical tour de force takes a savage swipe at the selfishness of the ruling classes and the heartlessness of the various utilitarian solutions put forward by contemporary thinkers.In addition to this seminal piece, this volume includes a number of other humorous and polemical writings – including A Short View of the State of Ireland and A Meditation upon a Broomstick – which, taken together, provide an invaluable introduction to Swift as a master satirist and pamphleteer. Author Biography Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Anglo-Irish writer of prose, poetry, essays and political pamphlets, and is probably the best-known satirist in the English language. His novel Gullivers Travels is one of the landmarks of world literature. Table of Contents Contains: A Short View of the State of Ireland, A Modest Proposal, The Present State of Ireland Considered and An Examination of Certain Abuses, Corruptions and Enormities in the City of Dublin Promotional In addition to this seminal essay, this volume includes A Polite Conversation, a mock handbook about conversational skills which lampoons the vacuousness of British upper-class discourse. Taken together, these humorous and polemical writings provide an invaluable introduction to Swift as a master satirist and pamphleteer. Promotional "Headline" In addition to this seminal piece, this volume includes other humorous and polemical writings - which, taken together, provide an invaluable introduction to Swift as a master satirist and pamphleteer. Feature Only edition in print Details ISBN1847497470 Author Jonathan Swift Publisher Alma Books Ltd ISBN-10 1847497470 ISBN-13 9781847497475 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 128 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-11-22 Imprint Alma Classics Place of Publication Richmond Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 828.508 Birth 1667 Death 1745 Language English Series Quirky Classics UK Release Date 2018-11-22 NZ Release Date 2018-11-22 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-03-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123308751;

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