Jonathan Swift, born in 1667 in Dublin, Ireland, is regarded as a master of satirical literature. Best known for Gulliver's Travels, he sharply critiqued the absurdities of society and human folly. Deeply concerned with political, religious, and moral issues, he did not hesitate to criticize the corrupt power structures of his time. Although he was a clergyman, he was also an incisive intellectual who sought to change society through the power of language. His style is concise and piercing, making his work a foundational example of satire even today. He passed away in 1745, but his influence endures across generations.