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.

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A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift

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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.

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ISBN 13 9780141018874
ISBN 10 0141018879
Title A Tale of a Tub
Author Jonathan Swift
Series Penguin Great Ideas
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2004-09-02
Number of pages 144
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