Jonathan Swift

Polite Conversation in Three Dialogues (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling the Absurdity of Social Norms in Swift's Satirical Conversations
Redaktion: Saintsbury, George

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Jonathan Swift's 'Polite Conversation in Three Dialogues' is a satirical work that cleverly critiques the superficiality and pretentiousness of conversational norms in 18th century polite society. Through witty and ironic exchanges between characters, Swift highlights the absurdity of social conventions and values. The book's ironic tone and exaggerated characters reflect Swift's sharp wit and masterful use of satire, making it a classic of English literature. Swift's keen observations on human behavior and societal norms offer readers a thought-provoking look at the intricacies of communication and social interaction during his time. His work remains relevant today in its exploration of the complexities of social dynamics and the facades people often put up in polite company. 'Polite Conversation in Three Dialogues' is a must-read for those interested in the art of satire and societal commentary, as well as fans of Swift's unique literary style and unmatched wit.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 217
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664106469
• Artikelnr.: 58436521

Autorenporträt

Jonathan Swift (1667 - 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. Swift is remembered for works such as A Tale of a Tub (1704), An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity (1712), Gulliver's Travels (1726) and A Modest Proposal (1729). 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, the Drapier - or anonymously. He was a master of two styles of satire, the Horatian and Juvenalian styles. His deadpan, ironic writing style, particularly in A Modest Proposal, has led to such satire being subsequently termed "Swiftian".