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A Tale of a Tub Jonathan Swift

A Tale of a Tub By Jonathan Swift

A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift


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Summary

Swift's exuberant, bawdy fable is a unique satire on politics, religion, fashion, madness and on writing itself - one which can be seen as anticipating the postmodern age with its witty digressions and dissection of the art of fiction.

A Tale of a Tub Summary

A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

About Jonathan Swift

Anglo-Irish poet, satirist and clergyman, Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), was born in Dublin to English parents. He published many satirical works of verse and prose, including 'A Tale of a Tub', 'A Modest Proposal', and 'Gulliver's Travels'.


Robert DeMaria, Jr. is Henry Noble MacCracken Professor of English at Vassar College, New York. He has published widely on 17th and 18th century literature.

Additional information

GOR001670706
9780141018874
0141018879
A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2004-09-02
144
N/A
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