A Tale Of A Tub by Jonathan Swift
Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind
The book is a satirical work that critiques various aspects of religion, politics, and society through a narrative that ostensibly tells the story of three brothers, each representing a major branch of Christianity, who inherit coats from their father with instructions not to alter them. However, the brothers each interpret the will differently, leading to a series of allegorical misadventures and modifications to their coats, symbolizing the corruption and misinterpretation of religious doctrines over time. Interspersed with the main narrative are digressions on various topics, showcasing the author's wit and command of irony, as he lambasts intellectual pretentiousness and the follies of his age.
The 1740th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1704
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- F. B. Perkins' List of 100 Best Fiction (LibraryThing (from The Book Lover by James Baldwin (1910)))
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- One Hundred Best Books (1916) (John Cowper Powys)