Author: | Jonathan Swift | ISBN: | 1230002429830 |
Publisher: | Red Skull Publishing | Publication: | July 16, 2018 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Jonathan Swift |
ISBN: | 1230002429830 |
Publisher: | Red Skull Publishing |
Publication: | July 16, 2018 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
Jonathan Swift almost defines satire in this biting and brutal essay in which he suggests that poor (Catholic) Irish families should fatten up their children and sell them to the rich (Protestant) land owners, and rich gentlemen and ladies as food! Thus solving the twin problems of starving children and poverty in one blow.
A Modest Proposal is an essay that uses satire to make its point. A satire is a literary work that attacks or pokes fun at vices, abuses, stupidity, and/or any other fault or imperfection. Satire may make the reader laugh at, or feel disgust for the person or thing satirized. Mockingly, it criticizes someone or something, using wit and clever wording – and sometimes makes outrageous assertions or claims.
A Modest Proposal was originally printed in the form of a pamphlet. When the essay was first published in 1729, Swift was quickly attacked, and even accused of barbarity.
Highlights of this edition are:
* 11 illustrations and photos.
* A free web links to the full-length audio recording of the book – to either listen to online, or download. (The audio link only works on the Kobo’s Android and iOS apps).
* It is formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your kobo reader.
* An active (easy to use) Table of Contents listing every chapter accessible from the kobo menu.
* Plus About the Author section.
* 47 pages (in the kobo format) for a very low price.
This book is unabridged and the play appears as it was first published in 1729.
Jonathan Swift almost defines satire in this biting and brutal essay in which he suggests that poor (Catholic) Irish families should fatten up their children and sell them to the rich (Protestant) land owners, and rich gentlemen and ladies as food! Thus solving the twin problems of starving children and poverty in one blow.
A Modest Proposal is an essay that uses satire to make its point. A satire is a literary work that attacks or pokes fun at vices, abuses, stupidity, and/or any other fault or imperfection. Satire may make the reader laugh at, or feel disgust for the person or thing satirized. Mockingly, it criticizes someone or something, using wit and clever wording – and sometimes makes outrageous assertions or claims.
A Modest Proposal was originally printed in the form of a pamphlet. When the essay was first published in 1729, Swift was quickly attacked, and even accused of barbarity.
Highlights of this edition are:
* 11 illustrations and photos.
* A free web links to the full-length audio recording of the book – to either listen to online, or download. (The audio link only works on the Kobo’s Android and iOS apps).
* It is formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your kobo reader.
* An active (easy to use) Table of Contents listing every chapter accessible from the kobo menu.
* Plus About the Author section.
* 47 pages (in the kobo format) for a very low price.
This book is unabridged and the play appears as it was first published in 1729.