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A Modest Proposal: Annotated
How open-minded are you? This literary classic will feed on that mindset.
"A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay written by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift uses a darkly humorous and ironic tone to address the problem of extreme poverty in Ireland during his time. In a shocking and grotesque proposal, he suggests that impoverished Irish families should sell their infants as a source of food and income for the struggling population. Swift argues that this solution would not only alleviate poverty but also provide economic benefits to the poor.
In this annotated version, you will
I hope you will enjoy this classical experience at its core.
"A Modest Proposal" is a satirical essay written by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift uses a darkly humorous and ironic tone to address the problem of extreme poverty in Ireland during his time. In a shocking and grotesque proposal, he suggests that impoverished Irish families should sell their infants as a source of food and income for the struggling population. Swift argues that this solution would not only alleviate poverty but also provide economic benefits to the poor.
In this annotated version, you will
I hope you will enjoy this classical experience at its core.
29 pages, Paperback
Published October 6, 2023
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