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The Jonathan Swift Library

The Jonathan Swift Library

By: Jonathan Swift
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 Welcome, curious listener, to The Jonathan Swift Library, a most serious repository of voyages, follies, and uncomfortable truths. Within this auditory cabinet you shall find entire books read aloud, as if rescued from the dust of some neglected Enlightenment shelf. Expect giants and tiny emperors, philosophers both wise and ridiculous, and the occasional reminder that mankind, for all its claims to reason, remains delightfully absurd. Pray sit upright, adjust your headphones with dignity, and prepare to be entertained, corrected, and perhaps gently mocked.Public domain
Episodes
  • A Tale of a Tub Section 12

    A Tale of a Tub Section 12
    Apr 29 2026
    In which the author reflects with wry humour on the timing and reception of literary works, comparing books to seasons and acknowledging the peculiar tastes of readers and booksellers alike. He muses on the art of concluding a treatise, the folly of excessive profundity, and the challenge of sharing wit and invention in conversation, all while inviting the reader’s indulgence for moments of dulness and spleen.
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    22 mins
  • A Tale of a Tub Section 11

    A Tale of a Tub Section 11
    Apr 27 2026
    In which the singular exploits and absurd humours of the inimitable Jack are displayed with a keen eye for the curious and the comical, as he navigates a world of fancy and folly armed with a mystical will and peculiar habits that confound his acquaintances. These adventures are set against a backdrop of philosophical reflection and quaint imagery, delighting in the follies of man’s senses and the whimsical fashions of his devotion and discourse.
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    24 mins
  • A Tale of a Tub Section 10

    A Tale of a Tub Section 10
    Apr 25 2026
    In which a courteous author offers his humble thanks to his patrons and reflects on the curious circumstances that often give rise to literary works, with a mild jest at those who hasten to produce unwarranted sequels. He also contemplates the diverse receptions of his discourse among readers of varying knowledge, and humbly invites future scholars to labour patiently upon the deeper mysteries concealed within his text.
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    10 mins
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