<p>Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal & The Benefits of Farting Explained' is a satirical masterpiece that tackles societal issues through absurd proposals and humorous anecdotes. The book consists of two separate essays, with 'A Modest Proposal' suggesting that impoverished Irish families should sell their children as food to the wealthy, critiquing the English exploitation of Ireland. 'The Benefits of Farting Explained' explores the taboo subj...