Satirical Elements in Swifts Modest Proposal
Words: 687 Pages: 2 6381Neoclassical satire, a prominent literary form during the period known as Neoclassicism or The New Classicism, is characterized by its attempt to revive classical ideas and standards within contemporary society. One of the most notable figures in this genre is Jonathan Swift (1667-1765), whose work "A Modest Proposal" serves as a quintessential example of Neoclassical satire. Swift took established norms from classical texts and innovated them in unique ways, particularly through his structured proposals that prompt readers to reconsider societal […]