The two great prose writers of the Age of Queen Anne stand out as representatives of two worlds, of two cultures in conflict: the last of the aristocrats and the herald of the middle class.
Here are just a few hints to reflect on the differences between them
DANIEL DEFOE
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JONATHAN SWIFT
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English
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Irish
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Liberal ( Whig)
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Conservative (Tory)
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Dissenter
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Anglican
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Optimistic
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Pessimistic
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Exalted the use of reason
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Satirized the use of reason
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Championed individualism
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Condemned individualism
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Realistic novels
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Imaginary voyages
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And now a closer look at SWIFT's GULLIVER'S TRAVELS
SATIRE
Gulliver’s Travels has been considered a satirical masterpiece. But what is SATIRE?
