English Literature / Unit 11 ENL 1002 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Jonathan Swift
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The idea
Jonathan Swift, born in Dublin, was an Anglican priest and Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral. His satire began with A Tale of a Tub, of seventeen-oh-four, and his Drapier's Letters against English exploitation of Ireland made him an Irish hero.
In practice
Priest, Dean, satirist, Irish patriot.
Where people slip
Swift's targets are pride and abuse of power.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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