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245 1 2 _aA Dialogue Between Dean Swift and Tho. Prior, Esq. :
_bIn the Isles of St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, On that Memorable Day, October 9th, 1753
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-29
508 _aProduced by Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Dialogue Between Dean Swift and Tho. Prior, Esq." by Anonymous is a satirical dialogue written in the mid-18th century. This work features the renowned figures Jonathan Swift and Thomas Prior engaging in a spirited conversation about the state of Ireland, reflecting on political, social, and national issues of their time. The dialogue serves to critique the conditions present in Ireland, particularly highlighting themes of patriotism, governance, and public welfare. The opening portion of the dialogue sets a tone of camaraderie mixed with lamentation, as Swift and Prior, now ghosts, discuss the dire circumstances facing Ireland after their deaths. Swift expresses a persistent dissatisfaction over the state of his homeland, suggesting that the dead cannot rest easy knowing their country is plagued by ignorance and neglect. Prior, while echoing a sense of concern, tries to present a more optimistic view regarding potential improvements and the efforts being made towards national betterment. The text weaves together a rich tapestry of wit and poignant critique, detailing their frustration with both the populace's inertia and the perceived indifference of the ruling class, making a powerful case for renewed patriotic duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Politics and government -- 18th century
653 _aIreland -- History -- 18th century
653 _aIreland -- Social conditions -- 18th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25235
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