A Modest Proposal
A Modest Proposal
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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift
A new selection of works by Britain's foremost prose satiristEasing 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.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781605977270 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605977276 |
| Title | A Modest Proposal |
| Author | Jonathan Swift |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| 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. |
| Note | Unavailable |