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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift

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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ISBN 13 9781605977270
ISBN 10 1605977276
Title A Modest Proposal
Author Jonathan Swift
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Book Jungle
Year published 2008-07-04
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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