A Modest Proposal: Annotated Student and Teacher Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (730 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1535093447 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 30 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Amazon Customer said My Favorite Short Story.. My favorite short story. The font in this little book makes it challenging to read.. Bagels said Sharp Political Satire. Short and to the point, this is political satire at its best. While some background of Irish history is helpful, what I most like about Mr. Swift's arguments is that they can apply to any society where the group in power frets over what to do with the poor. I was in the middle of a book on the history of the Civil Rights movement in the American South when I read this, and what struck me w. The Master of Invective Martin Asiner When Jonathan Swift published "A Modest Proposal" in October of 1789, he had determined to alleviate what he saw as the unnecessary plight of the starving poor of Ireland. For centuries the Irish had lived under the often harsh thumb of England which placed very many hardships on them. The English Parliament tended to view the Irish as a conquered people who existed only for the benefit of
His deadpan, ironic writing style, particularly in A Modest Proposal, has led to such satire being subsequently termed "Swiftian". He is regarded by the Encyclopædia Britannica as the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and is less well known for his poetry. . He originally published all of his works under pseudonyms – such as Lemuel Gulliver, Isaac Bickerstaff, Drapier's Letters as MB
• In-text notes immediately explaining difficult or archaic vocabulary, plot developments, and social concepts. • In-text summaries and reminders of major actions, plot points, and characters. • In-text rhetorical questions. This book is ideal for readers in high school, college, or otherwise seeking an easier understanding of a classic text. This belief has guided my editing of the original source material. • Sample essay questions at the end of each chapter. Welcome to the perfect study guide! This special edition contains edits specifically aimed at assisting readers in understanding the classic text, preparing students for examinations, or providing lesson plans for teachers. As an educator, I believe that older works of literature must be introduced into new generations. Original additions include: • Lessons and ac
. He was the second child and only son of Jonathan Swift (1640–1667) and his wife Abigail Erick (or Herrick), of Frisby on the Wreake. His deadpan, ironic writing style, particularly in A Modest Proposal, has led to such satire being subsequently termed "Swiftian". Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin, Ireland. Swift is remembered for works such as Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, A Journal to Stella, Drapier's Letters, The Battle of the Books, An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity and A Tale of a Tub. He is also known for being a master of two styles of satire, the Horatian and Juvenalian styles. It is regarded as his masterpiece. He is regarded by the Encyclopædia Britannica as the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and is less well known for his poetry. Gulliver's Travels, a large portion of which Swift wrote at Woodbr