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Jonathan Swift·斯威夫特 (1667—1745);Jonathan Swift (1667—1745);“疯狂的爱尔兰牧师”(1667—1745）;Jonathan Swift: 1667-1745;Jonathan Swift;Jonathan Swift;Illness and Death;Swift’s Works; ;Extra information; A question: Why is the story of Lilliput more interesting to the reading public than that of Brobdingnag or that of the Houyhnhms? ;Defoe Swift; ;Swift’s Style;1.Swifts satire is relatively unique in that he offers no resolutions. 2.He never offers the reader a positive set of values to embrace. 3.He does not persuade to any position, but he does persuade readers from an assortment of positions. ;Swift’s Artistic Features;Literary Position and influence;I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavoring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the public good of my country, by advancing our trade, providing for infants, relieving the poor, and giving some pleasure to the rich. I have no children by which I can propose to get a single penny; the youngest being nine years old, and my wife past child-bearing. ;Discussion Questions;Thank you for your attention!