Swift, Jonathan
A Modest Proposal (Dover Thrift)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486287591
- author:
- Swift, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 64
- Genre:
- 16th to 18th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A collection of five satirical works by Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. This treasury showcases the great satirist's inspired lampoonery in pieces such as "A Modest Proposal" and "The Battle of the Books".
These shorter works demonstrate Swift's mastery of satire, offering a unique glimpse into his literary style and wit.
Published in 1996, this edition brings together some of Swift's most notable satirical writings, providing a valuable insight into the author's work and legacy.
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