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Polite Conversation
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ISBN13: 9781023452762
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the wit and sharp social commentary of Jonathan Swift in Polite Conversation. This meticulously prepared edition presents Swift's masterful satire through three lively dialogues, offering a humorous glimpse into 18th-century society. Celebrated for its conversational humor and keen observation, Polite Conversation showcases Swift's unparalleled ability to dissect social norms with wit and irony.
This collection of dialogues is a prime example of 18th-century wit, displaying the nuances of language and the absurdities of social interaction. Swift's work remains relevant today, offering insight into the timeless dynamics of human communication and the enduring power of satire. Accompanied by an introduction and notes by George Saintsbury, this edition offers both entertainment and scholarly context for readers interested in language, humor, and the art of conversation.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 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.
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.
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