“Whatever the poets pretend, it is plain they give immortality to none but themselves; it is Homer and Virgil we reverence and admire, not Achilles or Aeneas. With historians it is quite the contrary; our thoughts are taken up with the actions, persons, and events we read, and we little regard the authors.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
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The Battle of the Books: And Other Works, Including 'A Modest Proposal'
This compilation includes the satirical essay 'A Modest Proposal' by Jonathan Swift, alongside other literary pieces that showcase Swift's wit and social commentary. more
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Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift, born on November 30, 1667, and died on October 19, 1745, was an Irish writer, satirist, and politician, renowned for his satirical works. more
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