EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 9 MIN
A Tale of a Tub Section 10
from The Jonathan Swift Library · host Jonathan Swift
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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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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A Tale of a Tub Section 10
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