A Tale of a Tub and The History of Martin are satirical works by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1704. Through allegory and irony, Swift critiques the excesses of religious extremism, academic pretension, and literary arrogance. The central metaphor of the "tub" mocks the distractions of organized religion from true faith and reason.
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and clergyman, best known for Gulliver's Travels. A master of irony and political commentary, Swift used sharp wit to expose hypocrisy in religion, politics, and society. His works remain powerful examples of satire, intellectual critique, and moral reflection.