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The essay offers a biting satire on the dire poverty in 18th-century Ireland, proposing an outrageous solution: feeding impoverished children to the wealthy. Swift employs statistics and even recipes to underscore his argument's economic rationale, blending humor with a stark critique of social welfare and political injustice. Renowned for his sharp satirical voice, Swift's work remains a powerful commentary on societal issues, reflecting his background as a member of the Anglo-Irish elite.
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A Modest Proposal, Jonathan Swift
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2018
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- Titel
- A Modest Proposal
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Jonathan Swift
- Uitgever
- Editorium
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2018
- Formaat
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781528705530
- Reeks
- Tags
- Fictie, Waargebeurde verhalen, Filosofisch thema, Humor, Klassiekers, Korte Verhalen, Opiniejournalistiek & Essays, School
- Beoordeling
- 4,05 van 5
- Aantekening
- The essay offers a biting satire on the dire poverty in 18th-century Ireland, proposing an outrageous solution: feeding impoverished children to the wealthy. Swift employs statistics and even recipes to underscore his argument's economic rationale, blending humor with a stark critique of social welfare and political injustice. Renowned for his sharp satirical voice, Swift's work remains a powerful commentary on societal issues, reflecting his background as a member of the Anglo-Irish elite.