A Modest Proposal
Dr. Jonathan Swift
Mar 2017 · Author's Republic · Narrated by John Gonzalez
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A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland From Being a Burden to Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Public, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a Juvenalian satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift suggests in his essay that the impoverished Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling children as food for rich gentlemen and ladies. By doing this he mocks the authority of the British officials.
A Modest Proposal is included in many literature programs as an example of early modern western satire. It also serves as an exceptional introduction to the concept and use of argumentative language, lending itself well to secondary and post-secondary essay courses. Outside of the realm of English studies, A Modest Proposal is a relevant piece included in many comparative and global literature and history courses, as well as those of numerous other disciplines in the arts, humanities, and even the social sciences.
A Modest Proposal is included in many literature programs as an example of early modern western satire. It also serves as an exceptional introduction to the concept and use of argumentative language, lending itself well to secondary and post-secondary essay courses. Outside of the realm of English studies, A Modest Proposal is a relevant piece included in many comparative and global literature and history courses, as well as those of numerous other disciplines in the arts, humanities, and even the social sciences.
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lily luna
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September 14, 2020
I Personally think that the modest porposal is feasible. I think that If you read the story you will be able to understand all of it. There is no way out of what he has sugessted. amazing book
Abdul Hakkeem V M
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September 18, 2020
It is an amazing book.I understand all the things in that book.I enjoyed to read it. I believe more effort to created to make this type of book.ir is an understandable language.I will suggest this to my friends and family members
Aarav Verma
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September 18, 2020
I like this audiobook very much. I recommend it to everyone to listen to this audiobook. I have been listening to this book from a few days back and I Am enjoying it. I think everyone should read this book in this quarantine period.
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