A Modest Proposal and Other Satires

"A Modest Proposal" is widely considered one of the most brilliant pieces of ironic prose. Much of the irony is due to the juxtaposition of Swift's real motive with his facade of being entirely serious. Discuss the truth of this statement.

  1. "A Modest Proposal" is widely considered one of the most brilliant pieces of ironic prose. Much of the irony is due to the juxtaposition of Swift's real motive with his facade of being entirely serious. Discuss the truth of this statement.
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