The Battle of the Books and Other Short Pieces

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(Author) Jonathan Swift

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Jonathan Swift, (1667-1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist. He wrote for the Whigs and then for the Tories. His best known works are Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, and A Tale of a Tub. The Battle of the Books is a short satire depicting a literal battle between books housed in the St James Palace.

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Book Jungle

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Paperback

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ISBN:

9781438501055

Publish year:

2008

Publish date:

Aug. 28, 2008

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.