Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and clergyman who is widely regarded as one of the greatest satirists in the English language. Born in Dublin, he served as Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral and produced some of the most biting political and social satire ever written. A Modest Proposal is his infamous 1729 satirical essay that shocked readers by suggesting, with devastating irony, an outrageous solution to Irish poverty. The essay remains a masterclass in the use of satire to expose injustice. His audiobooks and books are essential listening and reading for fans of classic literature, satire, and the power of writing to provoke change.