Swift, Jonathan
A Modest Proposal and Other Writings (Penguin Classics)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780140436426
- author:
- Swift, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Anthologies, Essays, Letters & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Modest Proposal and Other Writings by Jonathan Swift is a collection of his most brilliant prose, covering politics, social gossip, satire, and more. This selection brings together some of Swift's most notable essays, including letters to influential thinkers of the time.
From savage tirades to lighthearted social commentary, this volume showcases Swift's unique voice and wit. With a range of works that span high politics and everyday life, A Modest Proposal and Other Writings offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of literature's most brilliant satirists.
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