A Tale of a TubLegacy of Great Minds 505
조너선 스위프트Jonathan Swift’s A Tale of a Tub is a satirical prose work written in the early 18th century that uses allegory to critique religious fanaticism, interpretive chaos, and the literary and political pretensions of his time. The preface humorously dedicates the book to a noble patron, mocking both authorial vanity and the craving for aristocratic approval, followed by a publisher’s note warning readers that the work is unconventional and published without the author’s consent. Though comedic in tone, the narrative offers a serious philosophical commentary on human nature and the spirit of the age, inviting multiple interpretations. The story unfolds through three brothers, representing Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Puritanism, exposing post-Reformation hypocrisy and sectarian conflict. Swift employs a fictional narrator whose absurdity forces readers to reflect critically on serious themes through ironic distance. Overall, A Tale of a Tub dissects the essence of language, power, and belief while skewering the vanity of contemporary intellectuals through sharp and layered satire.
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