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A Modest Proposal

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Reproduction of the original, first published in 1729. Early 18th-century British political prose. A biting, foundational satirical essay proposing a grotesque solution to Irish economic distress to expose elite social indifference.

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ISBN9783387428582
PublisherAntiquum Novum Verlag
Publication Date06/19/26
Pages120

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  • jersy104
    jersy104

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    4.0

    An interesting look at early satire with 5 writings revealing issues of Ireland in the 18th century. As a modern reader, I would have appreciated some historical context, since I probably missed a lot of what he criticized and was trying to convey due to not being an expert of that time period. Still it was worth taking a look at.

    Sep 4, 2022

  • abookobsessed
    abookobsessed

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    3.0

    Read this for my British Reading List

    Nov 15, 2022

  • 4.0

    And that's on cannibalism

    Apr 12, 2024

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