A Tale of a Tub

<p>A Tale of a Tub is a prose satire written by Jonathan Swift likely between 1696 and 1699 and published in 1704. It is arguably his most difficult major work and one of the most difficult works of English literature to ever be canonized. The tale presents a robust satire of religious excess corruption and pride particularly targeting the Roman Catholic and Puritan churches as well as secular manifestations of vanity and intellectual arrogance. Through the allegory of three brothers-Peter Martin and Jack-representing the Catholic Anglican and Dissenter (or Puritan) churches respectively Swift delivers a scathing critique of religious and intellectual pretensions.</p><p>This edition offers readers an accessible entry point into Swift's complex and rewarding work allowing them to appreciate the enduring relevance of his social and religious commentary. A timeless classic A Tale of a Tub continues to provoke thought and discussion solidifying its place as a cornerstone of English satirical literature.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>