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Gulliver as slave trader : racism reviled by Jonathan Swift / Elaine L. Robinson.

Title
Gulliver as slave trader : racism reviled by Jonathan Swift / Elaine L. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Elaine L., 1935-
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2006.

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Description
ix, 241 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
"This volume discusses the theory that Gulliver's Travels was Swift's vehicle to condemn the African slave trade and promote the adoption of real rather than simply nominal Christianity. Dealing with quotes from the work itself, it demonstrates that Swift tells us his meaning with an abundance of clues and references which he left throughout Gulliver's Travels"--Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Racism in literature
  • Satire, English > History and criticism
  • Slave trade in literature
  • Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 > Criticism and interpretation
  • Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 > Political and social views
  • Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-238) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The African slave trade -- Malignant aggression -- "Flagitious and facinorous acts" -- Repository of abominations -- Black superiority.
ISBN
0786425865 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
  • ^^2006020492
  • 9780786425860
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library