{"product_id":"a-modest-proposal","title":"A Modest Proposal","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"108\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA satire sharpened to its most unsettling edge, where reason itself becomes an instrument of moral exposure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"110\"\u003eIn \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eA Modest Proposal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJonathan Swift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e delivers one of the most provocative and enduring works of political satire in the English language. Cloaked in the language of rational argument, the essay confronts social injustice with a severity that transforms irony into a powerful moral reckoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eSwift adopts the voice of a calculated reformer who proposes a solution to poverty and overpopulation in Ireland—one so extreme that its logic reveals the inhumanity of the conditions it addresses. Through this chilling rhetorical strategy, the essay exposes the indifference of political authority and the reduction of human lives to matters of economic utility. Each carefully constructed argument deepens the tension between surface reason and underlying horror, compelling the reader to confront the ethical consequences of detached, purely utilitarian thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003eWith precision and controlled intensity, Swift transforms satire into a force of lasting intellectual and moral impact. \u003cem data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003eA Modest Proposal\u003c\/em\u003e endures as a brilliant indictment of exploitation, a work in which the exaggeration of logic reveals truths too often obscured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003eThis Carlini Classics edition presents the complete, unabridged text in a beautifully designed format made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"1409\" data-section-id=\"xwn8nx\"\u003eA masterwork of satire exposing social and political injustice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1476\" data-section-id=\"d5fu6q\"\u003eA powerful critique of economic thinking divorced from humanity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1544\" data-section-id=\"1mtu1ah\"\u003eA timeless reflection on morality, reason, and responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautifully designed print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text made to last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudiobook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, available on all major audiobook platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eElegantly produced and enduring in form, this edition preserves Swift’s incisive voice in a volume designed for lasting reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Swift\u003c\/strong\u003e (1667–1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and clergyman, best known for his sharp wit and incisive critiques of human folly and societal injustice. Born in Dublin, Swift became a prominent voice in both literary and political circles, using his works to challenge authority and advocate for reform. His most famous works include \u003cem\u003eGulliver’s Travels\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Tale of a Tub\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Drapier’s Letters\u003c\/em\u003e, all of which showcase his mastery of satire and his commitment to exposing the failings of his time. Swift’s legacy endures as a testament to the power of literature to provoke thought, inspire change, and illuminate the complexities of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54426812449140,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54426812481908,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54426812514676,"sku":"9612921000635","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54426812547444,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/casa-carlini-external-audiobook-a-modest-proposal-53566679220596.jpg?v=1779965228","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/a-modest-proposal","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}