A Modest Proposal By Jonathan Swift Annotated Edition

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
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Release : 2021-01-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798589934915

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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Annotated Edition by Jonathan Swift Pdf

A Modest Proposal and Other Satires is a collection of satirical works of political, social, and religious commentary by Jonathan Swift. The most famous of his essays--perhaps the most famous essay of satire in the English language--is "A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland from Being a Burden to Their Parents of Country; and for Making Them Beneficial to the Public." This essay was published anonymously in 1729, a year in which Ireland suffered from poverty and famine. "A Modest Proposal" suggests, as a method for dealing with the destitution, that the Irish eat their babies.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Modernista
Page : 14 pages
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Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789180949194

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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Pdf

In one of the most powerful and darkly satirical works of the 18th century, a chilling solution is proposed to address the dire poverty and overpopulation plaguing Ireland. Jonathan Swift presents a shockingly calculated and seemingly rational argument for using the children of the poor as a food source, thereby addressing both the economic burden on society and the issue of hunger. This provocative piece is a masterful example of irony and social criticism, as it exposes the cruel attitudes and policies of the British ruling class towards the Irish populace. Jonathan Swift's incisive critique not only underscores the absurdity of the proposed solution but also serves as a profound commentary on the exploitation and mistreatment of the oppressed. A Modest Proposal remains a quintessential example of satirical literature, its biting wit and moral indignation as relevant today as it was at the time of its publication. JONATHAN SWIFT [1667-1745] was an Anglo-Irish author, poet, and satirist. His deadpan satire led to the coining of the term »Swiftian«, describing satire of similarly ironic writing style. He is most famous for the novel Gulliver’s Travels [1726] and the essay A Modest Proposal [1729].

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798553507909

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A Modest Proposal Illustrated by Jonathan Swift Pdf

A Modest Proposal For preventing the Children of Poor People From being a Burthen to Their Parents or Country, and For making them Beneficial to the Publick, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a Juvenalian satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift in 1729. The essay suggests that the impoverished Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling their children as food to rich gentlemen and ladies. This satirical hyperbole mocked heartless attitudes towards the poor, as well as British policy toward the Irish in general.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783985947263

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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Pdf

A Modest Proposal Jonathan Swift - To ease poverty in Ireland by eating the children of the poor was the satirical 'solution' suggested by Jonathan Swift in his essay 'A Modest Proposal' (1729). Here Swift unleashes the full power of his ironic armoury and corrosive wit, finding his targets - the British ruling class and avaricious landlords, and the brutalized Irish, complicit in their own oppression - with deadly precision.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798673408360

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A Modest Proposal (Annotated) by Jonathan Swift Pdf

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-This book contains a historical context, where past events or the study and narration of these events are examined. The historical context refers to the circumstances and incidents surrounding an event. This context is formed by everything that, in some way, influences the event when it happens. A fact is always tied to its time: that is, to its time. Therefore, when analyzing events that took place tens, hundreds or thousands of years ago, it is essential to know the historical context to understand them. Otherwise, we would be analyzing and judging what happened in a totally different era with a current perspective.Jonathan Swift offers us an incomparable starting point to reflect on modernity. Our work refers to several of his works and the scientific and social context that surrounds them. It would be impossible to summarize all of them, but it would also be difficult to follow our argument without remembering the argument of a work of his, apparently minor, and that, however, in a few pages crumbles his time and several of the main economic theories of the time . We refer to A Modest Proposition to prevent the children of Ireland from being a nuisance to their parents or to the country, better known as A modest proposition, which will be the way we will call it below.

Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9782808018951

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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries Pdf

Unlock the more straightforward side of A Modest Proposal with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, a satirical essay which purports to solve the problem of poverty in Ireland. Specifically, Swift suggests that working-class mothers who are struggling to provide for themselves and their children should sell their infants for food, which would both bring in more money and enable them to get back to work. This deliberately provocative suggestion aimed to draw attention to the plight of Ireland’s poor and the callous disregard with which they were treated by the aristocracy and the British elites. Jonathan Swift was an Irish writer who was well known for his satirical works, including the novel Gulliver’s Travels. Find out everything you need to know about A Modest Proposal in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798717013086

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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Pdf

A Modest Proposal, is a Juvenalian satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift in 1729.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542936764

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A Modest Proposal Annotated Edition by Jonathan Swift Pdf

Great Value: This product contains both the original text AND a 30 page collection of annotations, information, and resources!Whether you are reading for fun or seeking a new level of understanding, you will benefit immensely from this Special Annotated Student and Teacher Edition!Added to this special edition of a classic book is a special section which contains a resource guide with activities for understanding, as well as guided questions for major aspects of the book. This resource is ideal for a quick read to prepare you for an exam or help you finish a homework assignment. This resource contains information specifically aimed at assisting readers in understanding the classic text, preparing students for examinations, or providing lesson plans for teachers. This book is ideal for readers in high school, college, or those individuals who are seeking an easier understanding of a classic text.

Author : Maria-Angeles Ruiz Moneva
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527554719

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A Modest Proposal in the Context of Swift’s Irish Tracts by Maria-Angeles Ruiz Moneva Pdf

Swift's A Modest Proposal has always aroused the interest not just of literary critics, but also of linguists and pragmatists. Within the latter approaches, the study of irony, and more concretely, the intentions and attitudes that must have guided the production of such an intricate work, have always been paramount. However, it seems that within pragmatics the analysis has been restricted so far to the 1729 work itself. In the present author's view, it is interesting to contextualise this masterpiece of irony and satire within Swift's wider writing on Ireland, an approach that remains to be carried out. Accordingly, this work sets out to analyse a selection of Swift’s Irish Tracts, with a view to tracing the evolution within Swift's literary production of his views and attitudes towards the situation of his homeland. Although different pragmatic approaches are applied, the emphasis is laid upon the contributions that the relevance-theoretical framework and its studies on irony may bring to the understanding of this particular Tract. The works selected are meant to cover and also be representative of the main phases currently distinguished within Swift's writing on the "Irish Question". It is therefore hoped that a deeper analysis of the former works by Swift on this topic will provide new insights for a better understanding of A Modest Proposal.

Author : Robert McCrum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1903385830

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The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time by Robert McCrum Pdf

Beginning in 1611 with the King James Bible and ending in 2014 with Elizabeth Kolbert's 'The Sixth Extinction', this extraordinary voyage through the written treasures of our culture examines universally-acclaimed classics such as Pepys' 'Diaries', Charles Darwin's 'The Origin of Species', Stephen Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time' and a whole host of additional works --

Author : Fearless Editions,Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798686597105

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A Modest Proposal: Annotated (Fearless Editions) by Fearless Editions,Jonathan Swift Pdf

A Modest Proposal For preventing the Children of Poor People From being a Burthen to Their Parents or Country, and For making them Beneficial to the Public, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a Juvenilia satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift in 1729. The essay suggests that the impoverished Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling their children as food to rich gentlemen and ladies. This satirical hyperbole mocked heartless attitudes towards the poor, as well as British policy toward the Irish in general.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798567678930

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Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift by Jonathan Swift Pdf

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.

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781788775663

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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) by Jonathan Swift Pdf

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Jonathan Swift’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Swift includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Swift’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Author : Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1009160397

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Irish Political Writings after 1725 by Jonathan Swift Pdf

This latest volume of The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Jonathan Swift is the first fully annotated edition of Swift's Irish prose writings from 1726 to 1737. Works in this volume include the famous A Modest Proposal, the acerbic A Short View of the State of Ireland, Swift's contributions to The Intelligencer, and other prose pieces of satire, polemic and intervention into contemporary Irish politics. Most of these works have never previously been published with full scholarly annotation, or with a complete and textually authoritative apparatus. This volume offers a comprehensive introduction, setting Swift's writings of the period into their full historical, political and economic context. In addition to a critical introduction and appendices, there is also an up-to-date bibliography. The volume enables Swift's role as a political and social commentator in the years after the publication of Gulliver's Travels to be understood with new clarity.

Author : Ruslan Eroshchenko,Jonathan Swift
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798622421204

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A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift by Ruslan Eroshchenko,Jonathan Swift Pdf