A Modest Proposal
Mar 2026 · neobooks
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Published anonymously in 1729, Jonathan Swift's satirical essay, A Modest Proposal, puts forth the darkly comical idea that the starving poor of Ireland might alleviate their economic condition by selling their children as food for wealthy gentlemen and ladies. At its core, Swift's Modest Proposal satirizes English exploitation of Ireland in particular and the heartless attitude that rich elites can develop towards the poor in general. Along with Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal is an early English example of the black comedic genre. HarperTorch brings great works of non-fiction and the dramatic arts to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperTorch collection to build your digital library.
Published anonymously in 1729, Jonathan Swift's satirical essay, A Modest Proposal, puts forth the darkly comical idea that the starving poor of Ireland might alleviate their economic condition by selling their children as food for wealthy gentlemen and ladies. At its core, Swift's Modest Proposa...
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Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, author, essayist, and Anglican cleric who served as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. Famous for Gulliver's Travels (1726), A Modest Proposal (1729), and A Tale of a Tub (1704), he is celebrated as a master of irony and a prominent wit.
Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, author, essayist, and Anglican cleric who served as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. Famous for Gulliver's Travels (1726), A Modest Proposal (1729), and A Tale of a Tub (1704), he is celebrated as a master of irony and a prominent ...
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