A Tale of a Tub
To which is added The battle of the books,and the Mechanical operation of the spirit
(Author) Jonathan Swift
Format:
Hardcover
Price: £105.00
A scholarly edition of a work by Jonathan Swift. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.
Information
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780198114048
Publish year:
1963
Publish date:
March 26, 1963
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Irish writer and clergyman known for his satirical works that critiqued society and politics. His most famous work, "Gulliver's Travels," is a biting satire on human nature and the flaws of society. Swift's writing is characterized by wit, irony, and a keen eye for social commentary. He was a master of the satire genre, using humor and exaggeration to shed light on the absurdities of his time. Swift's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the genre of satire, influencing countless writers and thinkers.