The Battle of the Books, and other Short Pieces

Jonathan Swift's 'The Battle of the Books, and other Short Pieces' delves into the heart of the intellectual debates of the late 17th and early 18th centuries with its anchoring piece, 'The Battle of the Books.' This allegory cleverly caricatures the ongoing conflict of ideas between the advocates of the ancient texts, hailed for their proven wisdom, and the supporters of the burgeoning modern sch...