A Modest Proposal, Dr. Jonathan Swift
A Modest Proposal, Dr. Jonathan Swift
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A Modest Proposal

Author: Dr. Jonathan Swift

Narrator: Anna Isaksen

Unabridged: 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: RAM Studios

Published: 04/16/2024


Synopsis

Dive into Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal, a timeless satire that masterfully uses irony to critique 18th-century economic policies. Swift, the foremost prose satirist in the English language, presents a shocking and provocative solution to alleviate Ireland’s economic distress. This audacious proposal is not only a darkly humorous masterpiece but also a sharp commentary on human nature and societal indifference.
Swift’s work is an essential read for anyone interested in the power of satire to challenge and reflect upon societal norms. A Modest Proposal remains relevant, urging readers to question the morality and implications of our socio-political landscapes. Perfect for lovers of classic literature and sharp wit, this audiobook promises an engaging and thought-provoking journey through Swift’s most infamous work.
This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

Reviews

Goodreads review by Wil on April 19, 2020

Unbelievably funny satire that is painfully relevant today, a couple hundred years after it was written.......more

Goodreads review by Brian on October 25, 2015

Last night my daughter asked me to watch what passes for comedy to pre-teens on Nickelodeon; a show low on laughs but high on laugh track. It's Halloween week and of course the thematic drum of cheap scares and slutty costumes (those of you dads that have 11 year old girls know what it is like to ta......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on February 22, 2016

This made me laugh so much. It’s just so brilliantly funny. Swift adopts a very serious tone, and an authoritative voice, that almost sounds real. He delivers his proposal in such a hilariously cold way that embodies a dejected government official. I could imagine him writing this whilst struggling......more

Goodreads review by Leonard on June 26, 2019

The famous satirist, author of Gulliver's Travels, wrote several political texts vituperating against the hopeless condition of his native Ireland and the ineptitude of its British rulers (thank God, things have much improved since!). This short volume includes a few of these texts. In one of them,......more

Goodreads review by James on November 19, 2017

Book Review A Modest Proposal is a satirical work of fiction by Jonathan Swift, written nearly 300 years ago. It is an Irish piece, originally published anonymously, but served as a way to shove stupidity in the face of the English government and wealthy. Essentially, in order to solve th......more