Question

"I grant this food will be somewhat dear, and therefore very proper for landlords, who, as they have already devoured most of the parents, seem to have the best title to the children."

This is an excerpt from the essay, "A Modest Proposal" written by ____________.

Answer 1

Jonathan Swift.

Step-by-step explanation:

The essay entitled 'A Modest Proposal' which is authored by the famous Anglo-Irish poet, essayist, and satirist is one of his highly acknowledged essays that is primarily inclined towards satirically critiquing the inhumanity pursued against the poor children.

As per the question, the given excerpt is taken from this very essay by Jonathan Swift which aims to convey the prejudice propagated against the poor children belonging to lower classes by 'landlords' and satirically proposes them to use the cadaver of these children's body to be used for preparing hand gloves or clothing which would be 'best title to them' and through this Swift satirically reflects the inhuman and luxurious life of rich at the cost of the poor's lives.