Jonathan Swift

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Jonathan Swift born?November 30, 1667
2. When did Jonathan Swift die?October 19, 1745 (age 77)
3. Where was Jonathan Swift born?Dublin, Ireland
4. What is the career?Anglo-Irish writer, essayist, satirist, and Anglican cleric
5. What is the literary style?Master of satire, employing both Horatian (witty) and Juvenalian (biting) approaches
6. What is Jonathan Swift known for?Jonathan Swift was a clever writer who used funny stories to make people think about important things. He is famous for his sharp satire and books like Gulliver's Travels.

Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Magnum Opus: A person's greatest achievement, especially in a creative field such as literature or art.
Pseudonym: A fictitious name used by an author to conceal their identity, often for political or personal reasons.
Dean: The head of a cathedral or certain other large churches, holding significant administrative and spiritual authority.