Jonathan Swift

Conocido sobre todo por sus celebres Viajes de Gulliver, ya publicados en esta colección, Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) fue un satírico mordaz y un polemista incansable. Dentro de esta línea se inserta el que sin duda es su otro trabajo mas popular, obra maestra del sarcasmo y el humor negro, titulado "Una humilde propuesta que tiene por objeto evitar que los hijos de los pobres sean una carga para sus padres o para el pais, y hacer que redunden en beneficio de la comunidad". La sugerencia que en el se hace de la antropofagia como lenitivo del problema social es el maximo exponente de la ironia que impregna asimismo "Instrucciones a los sirvientes" o "Un proyecto serio y util para construir un hospital de incurables". Completan el volumen otros escritos de caracter miscelaneo que dan un atisbo de la personalidad e inquietudes de Swift.

Los viajes de Gulliver es la obra canónica del género de viajes imaginarios, y tiene un valor incalculable como precedente de la literatura fantástica moderna. Jonathan Swift sufrió en carne propia la persecucion politica y religiosa en la convulsa Irlanda del siglo XVIII, por eso no es de extrañar que, segun sus propias palabras, esta novela ?cuya publicacion fue todo un ejemplo de como burlar la estricta censura de la epoca? estuviese destinada mas a vejar al mundo que a divertirle. Sin embargo, eso no impide que sea una lectura tremendamente entretenida y totalmente vigente tres siglos despues de su primera publicacion.

Una ácida crítica de Swift a la sociedad de su época.Gulliver viaja a fabulosos lugares como Liliput, donde le atraparán sus diminutos habitantes; o Brobdingnag, poblado por gigantes; o la isla voladora de Laputa, donde viven disparatados cientificos; o al pais de los houyhnhnms, donde los caballos dominan a los hombres. Un clasico de aventuras pero tambien una dura satira sobre el comportamiento de los hombres.Tradicionalmente considerada como una obra de lectura infantil y juvenil, "Los viajes de Gulliver" de Jonathan Swift va mucho mas alla de este nivel y nos situa ante una vision critica de la sociedad inglesa de mediados del siglo XVIII, con el objeto de hacernos reflexionar a jovenes y a mayores sobre una epoca aparentemente de esplendor (la Ilustracion), pero que en el fondo lo era de decadencia y estaba bien necesitada de reformas que trajeran mayor bienestar al hombre y le hicieran mas feliz.Gulliver viaja a fabulosos lugares como Liliput, donde le atraparan sus diminutos habitantes; o Brobdingnag, poblado por gigantes; o la isla voladora de Laputa, donde viven disparatados cientificos; o al pais de los houyhnhnms, donde los caballos dominan a los hombres. Un clasico de aventuras pero tambien una dura satira sobre el comportamiento de los hombres.Tradicionalmente considerada como una obra de lectura infantil y juvenil, "Los viajes de Gulliver" de Jonathan Swift va mucho mas alla de este nivel y nos situa ante una vision critica de la sociedad inglesa de mediados del siglo XVIII, con el objeto de hacernos reflexionar a jovenes y a mayores sobre una epoca aparentemente de esplendor (la Ilustracion), pero que en el fondo lo era de decadencia y estaba bien necesitada de reformas que trajeran mayor bienestar al hombre y le hicieran mas feliz.

Esta es una selección de textos inéditos en castellano en la que se aprecia la permanente reflexión que llevó a cabo Swift sobre el lenguaje y la preocupación que tuvo por la construcción de una lengua que diera cuenta de la nueva realidad que asomaba con un cambio de época radical. Sus reflexiones incomprendidas en su momento influyeron de manera decisiva en la literatura del siglo XX y en James Joyce, y se encuentran plenamente vigentes.

Una novela divertidísima y una sátira contundente y sagaz de la sociedad del S. XVIII.El poeta, novelista y crítico irlandés Jonathan Swift (Dublín 1667-1745) es uno de los escritores clave de la literatura universal. Ordenado sacerdote protestante, participo activamente en la vida politica, religiosa y cultural de su tiempo, tanto que su ferviente y polemica defensa de la causa irlandesa frente a Inglaterra practicamente lo convirtio en heroe nacional. Inscrito en la edad dorada de la tradicion satirica anglosajona, su obra ha trascendido por la originalidad y la maestria en el uso de los recursos literarios. Pero es, sobre todo, las multiples lecturas que ofrece los Viajes de Gulliver lo que le ha dado trascendencia y fama universal. Un relato sorprendente que combina la amenidad y la ligereza narrativa de la novela de aventuras con el tono amargo y pesimista de la satira social que contiene. Viajes de Gulliver pone en evidencia la hipocresia, el mal uso de la razon y la falsedad de los presupuestos morales en los que se asienta la sociedad de su epoca: gigante entre enanos, enano entre gigantes, Gulliver sera victima siempre de la maldad de sus allegados.Emilio Lorenzo Criado preparo esta edicion, cuyo texto se ofrece completo y avalado por su excelente y fidedigna traduccion.

🧭 Cuatro viajes. Cuatro mundos imposibles. Una crítica feroz al mundo real.Los viajes de Gulliver es mucho más que una novela de aventuras. Escrita por Jonathan Swift en 1726, esta obra combina el h

The first reissue of this irreverent pamphlet for almost 300 years includes notes and a biography of Swift, as well as the charming subtitle An accurate description of the birth, education, manner of living, religion, politics, learning etc. of Mine Arse [the eighth wonder of the world]. A glorious exercise in cheeky punmanship, The Wonderful Wonder of Wonders sees Jonathan Swift in fine form. Flying by the seat of his pants, the great author treats us to a condensed biography of his posterior, enlivened by some inspired wordplay. Originally a mockery of the proposed establishment of a national bank in his native Ireland, and the climate of financial hysteria that inspired it, Swifts pamphlet contains some timely economic skepticism, as well as a healthy dose of scatological double entendres. Also including a selection of Swifts other lesser-known works, this volume is a hilarious and illuminating read for any fans of Irelands most illustrious wit.

A Tale of a Tub Jonathan Swift - A Tale of a Tub was the first major work written by Jonathan Swift, arguably his most difficult satire and perhaps his most masterly. The Tale is a prose parody divided into sections each delving into the morals and ethics of the English. Composed between 1694 and 1697, it was eventually published in 1704. It was long regarded as a satire on religion, and has famously been attacked for that, starting with William Wotton.The "tale" presents a consistent satire of religious excess, while the digressions are a series of parodies of contemporary writing in literature, politics, theology, Biblical exegesis, and medicine. The overarching parody is of enthusiasm, pride, and credulity. At the time it was written, politics and religion were still closely linked in England, and the religious and political aspects of the satire can often hardly be separated. "The work made Swift notorious, and was widely misunderstood, especially by Queen Anne herself who mistook its purpose for profanity." It "effectively disbarred its author from proper preferment within the church" but is considered one of Swifts best allegories, even by himself. It was enormously popular, but Swift believed it damaged his prospect of advancement in the Church of England.

The Battle of the Books and other Short Pieces Jonathan Swift - The Battle of the Books is the name of a short satire written by Jonathan Swift which depicts a literal battle between books in the Kings Library (housed in St Jamess Palace at the time of the writing), as ideas and authors struggle for supremacy. This book also includes the short pieces: A Meditation Upon a Broomstick; Predictions for the year 1708; The Accomplishment Of The First Of Mr. Bickerstaffs Predictions; Being An Account Of The Death Of Mr. Partridge The Almanack-Maker, Upon The 29th Instant; Baucis And Philemon; The Logicians Refuted; The Puppet Show; Cadenus And Vanessa; Stellas Birthday; The Beasts Confession; An Argument To Prove That The Abolishing Of Christianity In England May, As Things Now Stand, Be Attended With Some Inconveniences, And Perhaps Not Produce Those Many Good Effects Proposed Thereby; Hints Towards An Essay On Conversation; and, Thoughts On Various Subjects.

I Viaggi di Gulliver e un capolavoro della letteratura mondiale, un romanzo che coniuga fantasia e satira. Racconta i viaggi dello sfortunato marinaio Dr. Gulliver in quattro strane isole popolate da esseri particolari: i microscopici Lillipuziani, i giganti Brobdingnaghiani, gli imbranati abitanti dellisola volante di Laputa e i saggi Houyhnhnms, cavalli razionali e parlanti. Acuto, fantasioso, simpatico e scritto con un linguaggio semplice e ironico fino allirriverenza, e in realta un aspro attacco alla vanita e allipocrisia delluomo. Ascoltare e leggere, da adulti, questo classico della letteratura per ragazzi, e una scoperta esplosiva di divertimento, ironia e profonda riflessione sulle piccolezze umane.Per fruire al meglio di questo Audio-eBook da leggere e ascoltare in sincronia leggi la pagina daiuto a questo link:https://help.streetlib.com/hc/it/articles/211787685-Come-leggere-gli-audio-ebook

The author of these Travels, Mr. Lemuel Gulliver, is my ancient and intimate friend; there is likewise some relation between us on the mothers side. About three years ago, Mr. Gulliver growing weary of the concourse of curious people coming to him at his house in Redriff, made a small purchase of land, with a convenient house, near Newark, in Nottinghamshire, his native country; where he now lives retired, yet in good esteem among his neighbours.

Romanzo che narra gli strani viaggi di Gulliver, durante i quali verra a contatto con uomini piccoli 6 pollici o alti 22 metri, terre fluttuanti ed esseri saggi che non sanno il significato di vero o falso. Libro in lingua originale inglese con traduzione in italiano.

In his travels, Gulliver will run into men 6 inches high or 22-meter giants, cross floating lands and meet wise beings who do not know the meaning of true or false.

I Viaggi di Gulliver e un capolavoro della letteratura mondiale, un romanzo che coniuga fantasia e satira. Racconta i viaggi dello sfortunato marinaio Dr. Gulliver in quattro strane isole popolate da esseri particolari: i microscopici Lillipuziani, i giganti Brobdingnaghiani, gli imbranati abitanti dellisola volante di Laputa e i saggi Houyhnhnms, cavalli razionali e parlanti. Acuto, fantasioso, simpatico e scritto con un linguaggio semplice e ironico fino allirriverenza, e in realta un aspro attacco alla vanita e allipocrisia delluomo.

Classic / British English (Available February 2008) Gulliver travels across the sea from England and has an accident. He arrives in a country of very, very small people. What will they do with him? How will he talk to them? And why are the Big-enders fighting the Little-enders?

In "The Bickerstaff-Partridge Papers," Jonathan Swift employs sharp wit and satirical humor to critique contemporary astrology and credulity in the early 18th century. Written in a series of letters and essays under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff, the work parodies the popular astrology of the time, particularly targeting the astrologer John Partridge. Swifts literary style is characterized by its incisive irony, making incisive commentary on the folly of superstitions and the gullibility of the public, reflective of the broader Enlightenment context that favored reason over mysticism. Jonathan Swift, an influential satirist and writer, was deeply engaged with the intellectual currents of his day, including the burgeoning emphasis on rational thought. His own experiences with false prophecies and the publics infatuation with astrology likely informed his decision to pen these essays. Swifts background in both clerical and literary spheres, combined with his keen observations of societal behaviors, provided him with a unique lens to challenge the absurdities that plagued his contemporaries. This book is recommended for readers interested in the interplay of satire, science, and culture during the Enlightenment. Swifts keen insights and masterful prose not only entertain but invite reflection on the human tendency toward irrational belief, making "The Bickerstaff-Partridge Papers" a perennial study in the balance between skepticism and credulity.

Aqui, encontra-se o mundo. Gulliver, um inocente médico inglês, transforma-se num intrépido viajante. Naufragando em paragens desconhecidas, descobre civilizações fantásticas, excêntricas, mas também

A Lemuel Gulliver siempre le gustó viajar, navegar a través de los mares a lugares desconocidos, y descubrir culturas y costumbres. En esta oportunidad, podrás acompañarlo a vivir grandes aventuras e

Gullivers Reisen wurde 1726 von Jonathan Swift, einem englisch-irischen Geistlichen und Schriftsteller zunachst anonym veroffentlicht. Das Buch ist heute ein Klassiker der Jugendliteratur und eines der meistgelesenen Bucher der Welt.