Celebrating the Satirical Poet on His Birthday Each November 30th invites us to revisit the mischievous brilliance of Jonathan Swift —essayist, cleric, political commentator, and one of literature’s most accomplished satirists. Though he is often remembered for Gulliver’s Travels , Swift’s poetry remains one of the sharpest tools in his literary arsenal. His verse brims with irony, indignation, and an unwavering distrust of human folly. To celebrate his birthday, it’s worth s

Satirists have long wielded their pens as swords—cutting through pretense, hypocrisy, and folly with a blend of wit, irony, and insight. Whether lampooning political leaders or skewering the foibles of everyday life, satirical poets hold up a mirror to society, making us both laugh and think. The roots of satiric poetry reach back to ancient Rome, with Horace’s gentle teasing and Juvenal’s biting lampoons setting the tone for centuries to come. Their mastery of persona, irony

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