Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric best known for his work Gulliver’s Travels (1726), a satirical exploration of human nature and society. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Swift was educated at Trinity College. He became an ordained Anglican priest and later served as the Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.
Swift was a master of satire, using wit and irony to criticize politics, religion, and human folly. His other notable works include A Modest Proposal (1729), a darkly humorous essay suggesting the eating of children to solve poverty, and The Tale of a Tub (1704), which satirizes religious conflicts. Swift’s sharp criticism and clever storytelling established him as one of the greatest satirists in the English language. He remained active in politics and literature until his death in 1745.
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