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Publication of A Tale of a Tub

When
1704
Where
London
Episodes
1

Jonathan Swift's prose satire A Tale of a Tub was published in London in 1704 by John Nutt. Composed between 1694 and 1697, the work appeared in three editions that year, sparking significant controversy over its religious and political content.

Episodes

  1. 1704 · LondonInitial Publication

    A Tale of a Tub was published in London in 1704 by John Nutt, marking Swift's first major published work.

Background and detail

Publication Details. The book was originally published in London in 1704 by John Nutt. The first, second, and third editions all appeared within that single year. Swift provided a preliminary copy to the publisher while retaining a blotted copy for himself.

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Sources

  1. A Tale of a Tub Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-28
  2. Jonathan Swift Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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