A modest proposal
Jonathan Swift
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A modest proposal
Published
October 1729
Publisher
Sarah Harding
Pages
15
Description
Swift's black satire in which the Proposer, after a protracted prologue foreshadowing a new measure for the nation to adopt with respect to its youngest children, finally announces it - at one year old they would make an excellent stew, ragout, or fricassee, and child-bearing mothers could engage in robust competition to see who could bring the fattest baby to market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A modest proposal?
This edition of A modest proposal has approximately 15 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A modest proposal?
For most readers, A modest proposal typically takes between 19m and 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 3,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 1 day • Estimated word count: 3,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A modest proposal?
The estimated word count for A modest proposal is approximately 3,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A modest proposal?
A modest proposal was written by Jonathan Swift.
When was A modest proposal published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1729. The original work may have been published on a different date.