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Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and clergyman.
* He was born in Dublin, Ireland, on November 30, 1667.
* He attended Trinity College in Dublin and then served as secretary to Sir William Temple, an English diplomat.
* In 1713, he became Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
* He is best known for his satirical novel Gulliver's Travels (1726).
* He died in Dublin on October 19, 1745.
Here are some additional details about Swift's life and work:
* Swift was a complex and controversial figure. He was a brilliant satirist, but he was also deeply cynical and misanthropic.
* His work often reflects his dark view of human nature.
* However, he was also a gifted writer with a sharp wit and a keen eye for human folly.
* Gulliver's Travels is a classic of English literature. It is a satirical allegory that satirizes the human condition and the folly of human society.
* Swift's work continues to be read and enjoyed today. He is one of the most important writers in the English language.
We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.
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