Jonathan Swift
A Tale Of A Tub To Which Is Added The Battle Of The Books, And The...
A savage delight in the written word. Swift skewers pretence with relish. Jonathan Swifts A Tale Of A Tub, here gathered with The Battle Of The Books, The Mechanical Operation Of The Spirit, The History Of Martin, Wottons Observations upon the Tale of a Tub and Curlls Complete Key, presents a compact but mighty literary parody collection. Part allegory and part polemic, these pieces are central to eighteenthcentury satire and probe religious satire themes and the follies of literary fashion. Rooted in Restorationperiod satire yet speaking across centuries, Swift deploys allegory and criticism with a sharp ear for hypocrisy and a relentless appetite for exposing affectation. This annotated literary edition pairs the original ironies with historical and explanatory notes that make the work approachable for casual readers while offering the contextual depth expected of an academic study guide. Those who enjoy works like Gullivers Travels and fans of Alexander Pope will find familiar energies here readers drawn to satirical classic literature will discover a surprisingly modern array of rhetorical strategies and stinging wit. A formative influence on English literary debate, the collection has long shaped ideas about taste, authority and the role of satire. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Clear...
Binding: Paperback;480 pages; Publisher: Alpha Editions; Classification: N/A; Weight: 819.89 g; Dimensions: N/A
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A savage delight in the written word. Swift skewers pretence with relish. Jonathan Swifts A Tale Of A Tub, here gathered with The Battle Of The Books, The Mechanical Operation Of The Spirit, The History Of Martin, Wottons Observations upon the Tale of a Tub and Curlls Complete Key, presents a compact but mighty literary parody collection. Part allegory and part polemic, these pieces are central to eighteenthcentury satire and probe religious satire themes and the follies of literary fashion. Rooted in Restorationperiod satire yet speaking across centuries, Swift deploys allegory and criticism with a sharp ear for hypocrisy and a relentless appetite for exposing affectation. This annotated literary edition pairs the original ironies with historical and explanatory notes that make the work approachable for casual readers while offering the contextual depth expected of an academic study guide. Those who enjoy works like Gullivers Travels and fans of Alexander Pope will find familiar energies here readers drawn to satirical classic literature will discover a surprisingly modern array of rhetorical strategies and stinging wit. A formative influence on English literary debate, the collection has long shaped ideas about taste, authority and the role of satire. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Clear...
Binding: Paperback;480 pages; Publisher: Alpha Editions; Classification: N/A; Weight: 819.89 g; Dimensions: N/A
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