"The Battle of the Books and Other Short Pieces," edited by Henry Morley, is a collection that features the famous satirical allegory by Jonathan Swift, which critiques the literary debates of his time, particularly the conflict between ancient and modern authors. The narrative pits books against each other in a literal battle, embodying the tensions between differing literary philosophies. Alongside Swift's work, the collection includes various other short pieces that reflect Morley’s editorial insight, showcasing his appreciation for the richness of literature. The anthology serves as a delightful exploration of literary criticism through humor and satire. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 108 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2020 by Lector House .

Anglo-Irish poet, satirist and clergyman, Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), was born in Dublin to English parents. He embarked on a career as diplomatic secretary and became increasingly involved in politics. He published many satirical works of verse and prose, including A Tale of a Tub, A Modest Proposal, and Gulliver's Travels.