SATIRICAL WORKS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE: JONATHAN SWIFT AND  OTHER SATIRICAL WRITERS

Salomova Sevara Choriyevna

Authors

Salomova Sevara Choriyevna Student of Termiz state university

Keywords:

Satire, Jonathan Swift, English literature, Gulliver's travels, a modest proposal, Alexander Pope, Voltaire, Candide, Charles Dickens, Victorian satire, irony, parody, social critique, literary techniques, satirical tradition

Abstract

This thesis explores the role of satire in English literature, with a particular focus on Jonathan Swift and other prominent satirical writers. It examines how satire has been used as a tool for social and political critique, analyzing key works by Swift, such as “Gulliver's travels” and “A Modest Proposal”, alongside contributions from other significant satirists. The study aims to understand the techniques of satire employed, the historical and cultural contexts of the works, and the impact of satire on both contemporary and modern audiences.

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