A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works
by Jonathan Swift
A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works by Jonathan Swift holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 12.5K reader ratings. First published in 1729. The book spans 64 pages.
About A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works
The originality, concentrated power and ‘fierce indignation’ of his satirical writing have earned Jonathan Swift a reputation as the greatest prose satirist in English literature. Gulliver’s Travels is, of course, his world renowned masterpiece in the genre; however, Swift wrote other, shorter works that also offer excellent evidence of his inspired lampoonery. Perhaps the most famous of these is A Modest Proposal, in which he straight-facedly suggests that Ireland could solve its hunger problems by using its children for food. Also included in this collection are The Battle of Books, A Meditation upon a Broomstick, A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operations of the Spirit and An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity in England.This inexpensive edition will certainly be welcomed by teachers and students of English literature, but its appeal extends to any reader who delights in watching a master satirist wield words as weapons.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jonathan Swift |
| Published | 1729 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,499 |
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A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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Based on 12.5K reader ratings, A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works has 64 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
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A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works was written by Jonathan Swift. It was first published in 1729.
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The ISBN-13 for A Modest Proposal and Other Satirical Works is 9780486287590.0.
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