The Battle of the Books, and other Short Pieces by Jonathan Swift
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Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
English
"The Battle of the Books, and other Short Pieces" by Jonathan Swift is a satire published in 1704. It depicts a literal battle between books in the King's Library, where ancient and modern works come alive to fight for supremacy. The piece enters a heated debate about whether contemporary learning surpasses classical knowledge. Through epic combat ...
the relationship between creators and critics—without revealing which side wins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Betty Lewis
1 month agoHonestly, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. Simply brilliant.
Karen Ramirez
1 month agoWithout a doubt, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Joshua Smith
5 months agoA fantastic discovery, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Donna Harris
2 weeks agoAs someone who reads a lot, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Highly recommended for everyone.