The Tale of a Tub and The History of Martin (Annotated)

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-The Tale of a Tub and The History of Martin by Jonathan Swift.Published anonymously in 1704, this prose satire by the author of Gulliver's Travels features a story of three brothers, each of whom symbolizes a Christian sect, and a series of unrelated digressions. The part of the "story" centers on Peter, Martin and Jack, who respectively represent Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism and other dissident Protestant sects. Accused of keeping their coats, the Christian faith, as issued, the brothers immediately proceed to make modifications. Jonathan Swift's historical allegory ridicules conflicts between religious factions, and his digressions offer ironic views of contemporary trends in literature, politics, and theology. Swift's assault against the corruption of the old church and the fanaticism of the reformers It was widely misunderstood at the time of its publication, when England's religion and government were closely linked, causing the author endless problems with both ecclesiastics and politicians. Stingy and exuberantly witty, A Tale of a Tub remains a powerful parody that ranks among the best English language satires. Jonathan Swift (Dublin, November 30, 1667-ibid., October 19, 1745)