Modest Proposal

Jonathan Swift

In his scathing and provocative pamphlet, Jonathan Swift masterfully exemplifies the art of satire by suggesting a shocking solution to the dire plight of impoverished Irish families fattening their children and selling them to wealthy Protestant landowners. Published in 1729, Swifts audacious Proposal ignited fierce backlash and accusations of barbarism—precisely the moral decay he sought to illuminate. Join us as we delve into this powerful critique of society and explore the depths of human absurdity. (Summary by Hugh) This show includes AI-generated content.

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Episodis

35 episodis

  1. Sylvie and Bruno-Lewis Carroll 7:16:30
  2. Author's Farce-Henry Fielding 2:19:31
  3. Ball at Sceaux-Honoré de Balzac 2:43:40
  4. Rameau's Nephew-Denis Diderot 3:30:43
  5. William -- The Fourth-Richmal Crompton 5:45:59
  6. Lady Windermere's Fan-Oscar Wilde 2:05:53
  7. Notary's Nose-Edmond About 2:45:45
  8. Baseball Joe at Yale-Lester Chadwick 5:09:23
  9. Fiend's Delight-Ambrose Bierce 2:25:35
  10. Ball at Sceaux-Honoré de Balzac 2:43:40
  11. Pretty Lady-Arnold Bennett 8:09:40
  12. Ivory Tower-Henry James 8:31:33
  13. World of Fashion-John Oxenford 2:04:24
  14. Wonderful Visit-H. G. Wells 4:59:21
  15. Ward No. 6-Anton Chekhov 2:10:16
  16. Celebrity-Winston Churchill 5:50:05
  17. Adrift in New York-Horatio Alger, Jr 4:52:47
  18. 001 - A Modest Proposal 24:57