Jonathan Swift's Classic: A Modest Proposal (Annotated) with a Historical Introduction

By: Jonathan Swift

Narrated by: Audra Fontana

Unique to this title is:

• An Historical Introduction

You may of course skip the historical intro and go straight to the main title and come back later to the beginning as you wish.

Jonathan Swift was a 17th century Ango-Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric. He was also a Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

Swift had a unique writing style which many still don't know what to think about. On the one hand, he is regarded as the best prose satirist in the English language, on the other, because of his provocative writing, some considered him a monster.

In 1729, Swift published A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland Being a Burden on Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Publick known today as A Modest Proposal.

In this satire, Swift grotesquely suggests how the poor could solve the problem of their numerous families which they are struggling to feed.

Enjoy this timeless classic!

Public Domain (P)2019 Chronos Publishing

Different Listen

This was a very interesting, quick listen. The introduction and background really helped with comprehending the story.

Audra Fontana did a great job with the narration.

I received a copy of this audiobook at my request, and I have voluntarily left this review.

A Modest Proposal

I thoroughly enjoyed this version of A Modest Proposal. The reading was clear, concise and entertaining. Looking forward to hearing more from this narrator.

OMG!!!

OMG

I had NO idea what this was about, I just saw the author.
Again OMG!

Talk about a look into the eyes if the past! This should be a must listen to!

QUICK CLASSIC READ!

I never really enjoyed this book by Jonathan Swift but was required to read it as a part of my English studies. My feelings on it still haven't changed but it is a quick read and still a classic! The narration was good. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

hilariously witty

I found the introduction interesting and informative. The essay was extremely witty and I enjoyed it immensely. I highly recommend this, especially to anyone who is both intelligent and in possession of a healthy sense of humor. I received a copy of this audio book in exchange for an honest review.