Book cover for A Meditation Upon A Broom-stick: And Somewhat Beside by Jonathan Swift

A Meditation Upon A Broom-stick

And Somewhat Beside

2023 Released
34 Pages
1 Hours
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Legare Street PressISBN 9781021218339

In this satirical essay, Jonathan Swift uses a broomstick as a metaphor to critique the rampant materialism and intellectual pretensions of his era. Through his wit and humor, Swift provides a scathing critique of the greed and selfishness of humanity. This book is ideal for fans of satire and those who enjoy thought-provoking literature.

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Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Irish author and satirist. After receiving a doctor of divinity degree from Trinity College, Dublin, Swift went on to publish numerous books, essays, pamphlets, and poems, many of which express his political allegiance to the Tories. In addition to being a literary and political writer, Swift was dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.

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