A Tale of a Tub and Other Writings

A Tale of a Tub and Other Writings

by Jonathan Swift
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'A Tale of a Tub' was the first big work written by Jonathan Swift.

It is arguably his most difficult satire, and perhaps his most masterly.

The Tale is a prose parody which is divided into sections of "digression" and a "tale" of three brothers, each rep.

Format
276 pages, Paperback
First published
May 3, 2000
Publishers
Adamant Media Corporation
Subjects
Discourse·Satire·Apology·John lord somers·Prince posterity·Wits·Tale of a tub·Treatise·Mechanical operation of the spirit·Abolishing of christianity·Bickerstaff papers·Accomplishment·Vindication·Modest proposal·Journal to stella·Swift to jo·Fiction ·
Language
English

Jonathan Swift

About Jonathan Swift

British singer-songwriter, released an album called "Introvert" in 1971 (CBS). Originally from the Bradford area, Swift moved to Belgium, settling in the Antwerp area. (b. c1943 - d. cNov-2010)...

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