Irland: Historische und politische Schriften (Eine Predigt über die Ursachen der elenden Lage Irlands + Die Flucher-Bank + Ein

Jonathan Swift, an influential Irish writer and satirist of the early Enlightenment, is renowned for his sharp critiques of society, particularly in his works addressing the dire conditions in English-ruled Ireland. His most famous satire, A Modest Proposal, chillingly suggests using Irish infants as a food source to combat overpopulation and poverty. Through his writings, Swift explores the stark contrast between Ireland's potential abundance and the prevalent suffering, highlighting the societal failures that lead to widespread misery and begging.