A MATHEMATICAL ERROR IN JONATHAN SWIFT'S "A MODEST PROPOSAL".

Focuses on a mathematical error in computation of Jonathan Swift's book 'A Modest Proposal.' Error in calculating the number of infants; Misinterpretation of Swift's message in the book due to the error.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:American Notes & Queries Vol. 15; no. 4; pp. 53 - 56
Main Author: Hozeski, Bruce W.
Format: Literary Criticism
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec76
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