A Modest Proposal and Other Writings Paperback - 2008 - 1st Edition
by Jonathan Swift; Carole Fabricant (Editor); Introduction by Carole Fabricant
A new selection of works by Britain's foremost prose satirist
Easing poverty in Ireland by eating the children of the poor was the satirical "solution" suggested by Jonathan Swift in his essay "A Modest Proposal" (1729). Here Swift unleashes the full power of his ironic armory and corrosive wit, striking his targets-the ruling class and avaricious landlords-with deadly precision. This masterly essay is accompanied by a generous selection of prose works, among them humorous pamphlets critiquing British rule in his native Ireland, articles and correspondence, a loving eulogy to his beloved "Stella," the daughter of a house servant whom he mentored, and pieces on such diverse subjects as the nature of broomsticks, the joys of punning, and comical rules for servants.
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Easing poverty in Ireland by eating the children of the poor was the satirical "solution" suggested by Jonathan Swift in his essay "A Modest Proposal" (1729). Here Swift unleashes the full power of his ironic armory and corrosive wit, striking his targets-the ruling class and avaricious landlords-with deadly precision. This masterly essay is accompanied by a generous selection of prose works, among them humorous pamphlets critiquing British rule in his native Ireland, articles and correspondence, a loving eulogy to his beloved "Stella," the daughter of a house servant whom he mentored, and pieces on such diverse subjects as the nature of broomsticks, the joys of punning, and comical rules for servants.
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- Title A Modest Proposal and Other Writings
- Author Jonathan Swift; Carole Fabricant (Editor); Introduction by Carole Fabricant
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 412
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, London
- Date May 29, 2008
- ISBN 9780140436426 / 0140436421
- Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
- Dimensions 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 in (19.30 x 12.70 x 1.52 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Political satire, English, Religious satire, English
- Dewey Decimal Code 828.508
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