A Tale of a Tub is Jonathan Swift's audacious, wildly inventive satire on religion, learning, and human folly. In this modern-English edition, the original text is rendered into clear, flowing prose while preserving its sharp irony, layered allegory, and playful digressions. Follow the tale of three brothers—Peter, Martin, and Jack—who inherit a coat from their father and the instructions to keep it unchanged, only to twist the will to suit their own ambitions. Swift's satire spares no target: corrupt clergy, pompous critics, mad philosophers, and dogmatic enthusiasts all come under his merciless pen. With an engaging introduction, explanatory notes, and a glossary of key terms, this edition invites today's readers to discover why Samuel Johnson called the book 'a work of peculiar excellence.' Part of The Modern Wisdom Library.