EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 19 MIN
A Tale of a Tub Section 3
from The Jonathan Swift Library · host Jonathan Swift
In which the noble art of criticism is explored with delicate irony, tracing its ancient and heroic origins through allegory and myth, while casting a shrewd eye on the critic’s perpetual quest to uncover faults amidst the literary harvest. With a tone both reverent and satirical, the discourse sets forth the critic’s nature, office, and enduring character, preparing the way for the tale’s further progress.
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In which the noble art of criticism is explored with delicate irony, tracing its ancient and heroic origins through allegory and myth, while casting a shrewd eye on the critic’s perpetual quest to uncover faults amidst the literary harvest. With a tone both reverent and satirical, the discourse sets forth the critic’s nature, office, and enduring character, preparing the way for the tale’s further progress.
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