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A Tale of a Tub was the first major work written by Jonathan Swift, composed between 1694 and 1697 and published in 1704. The Tale is a prose parody divided into sections of "digression" and a "tale" of three brothers, each representing one of the main branches of western Christianity.
Oct 19, 2011 · A Tale of a Tub, prose satire by Jonathan Swift, written between 1696 and 1699, published anonymously in 1704, and expanded in 1710. Regarded as Swift’s first major work, it has three parts: “A Tale of a Tub,” an energetic defense of literature and religion against zealous pedantry; “The Battle of.
Dec 1, 2003 · "A Tale of a Tub" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical work that belongs to the genre of prose fiction, likely written in the early 18th century. The book utilizes allegory to explore themes of religion, fanaticism, and the nature of textual interpretation, critiques the literary and political landscape of Swift’s time, and reflects on the ...
Jonathan Swift wrote A Tale of a Tub (published in 1704) not only to expound upon the hypocrisy of religion in early 18th century England, but to explore ideas about critics, oration, ancient and modern philosophies, digressions, and the nature of writing itself.
A Tale of a Tub is Swift’s wildest adventure in satirical humor. Speaking through a diabolical persona of his own making, he pillories the corruptions of churches and schools. The...
Dive deep into Jonathan Swift's A Tale of a Tub with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion
Apr 5, 2015 · The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Tale of a Tub and The History of Martin, by Jonathan Swift, Edited by Henry Morley This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
A Tale of a Tub was the first major work written by Jonathan Swift, composed between 1694 and 1697 and published in 1704. The Tale is a prose parody divided into sections of "digression" and a "tale" of three brothers, each representing one of the main branches of western Christianity.
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Dec 1, 2009 · Jump into Jonathan Swift's take-no-prisoners parody of seventeenth-century Christianity. Equal parts uproarious humor and incisive satire, A Tale of a Tub dissects the foibles and...
