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This was a satire I read for my English literature class. It was satirical and ridiculous and a unique reflection upon the higher class and their view towards those who have less than them.
Interesting view upon the world, rather relevant still. Did enjoy this, yet not to the fullest.
challenging
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
At first when I read this, I was appalled by the subject matter, but after finishing this essay, I found myself laughing and agreeing with everything Swift was saying. Maybe this is my sign to read more satirical essays
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
dark
funny
fast-paced
This was way funnier before I had kids. A classic satirical piece.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
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sad
tense
medium-paced
Had to read for English. This book was disturbing yet eye opening
Inevitable conclusion to the bureaucratic dehumanizion
My Poetic World tutor (Katherine Southwood) introduced me to this short essay in my last tute to illustrate how important it is to be aware of the tone that a text is written in. If I didn’t know that this book was satirical (which I probs wouldn’t have known had it not been for Katherine saying it is), I would have been quite appalled by the essay. As it is, it is honestly quite a funny book, made all the more disturbing by its internal logical consistency. I think it’s a commentary on how dehumanising and cold capitalism is, and if it is, then it is very effective.