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Jonathan Swift's first major work, 'A Tale of a Tub' was arguably his most difficult satire and perhaps his most masterly. The tale is a prose parody divided into sections each delving into the morals and ethics of English. It was first published in the year 1704.

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A Tale of a Tub was the first major work written by Jonathan Swift, arguably his most difficult satire and perhaps his most masterly. The Tale is a prose parody divided into sections each delving into the morals and ethics of the English. Composed between 1694 and 1697, it was eventually published in 1704. (from wikipedia.org)

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-The Tale of a Tub and The History of Martin by Jonathan Swift.Published anonymously in 1704, this prose satire by the author of Gulliver's Travels features a story of three brothers, each of whom symbolizes a Christian sect, and a series of unrelated digressions. The part of the "story" centers on Peter, Martin and Jack, who respectively represent Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism and other dissident Protestant sects. Accused of keeping their coats, the Christian faith, as issued, the brothers immediately proceed to make modifications. Jonathan Swift's historical allegory ridicules conflicts between religious factions, and his digressions offer ironic views of contemporary trends in literature, politics, and theology. Swift's assault against the corruption of the old church and the fanaticism of the reformers It was widely misunderstood at the time of its publication, when England's religion and government were closely linked, causing the author endless problems with both ecclesiastics and politicians. Stingy and exuberantly witty, A Tale of a Tub remains a powerful parody that ranks among the best English language satires. Jonathan Swift (Dublin, November 30, 1667-ibid., October 19, 1745)