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Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do ge — Jonathan Swift

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Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody’s face but their own.

The Battle of the Books (1704) preface

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Jonathan Swift

1667-11-30 — 1745-10-19 · Dublin

Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, and poet, best known for "Gulliver's Travels." His biting wit and sharp social commentary made him a prominent figure in English literature. He often used irony and fantasy to critique societal norms and political corruption, leaving a lasting impact on satire and prose.

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