‘Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift: A Celebration of Satire[ Hosted by The Pope’s Grotto Preservation Trust. Join three renowned authors and speakers for an engaging evening exploring how close friends Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift created a literary sensation in the eighteenth century and shaped the landscape of satire forever. To mark the 300th anniversary of the publication of Gulliver's Travels, our panel will explore the extraordinary friendship between two of Britain’s greatest wits, their brilliant literary collaboration, and the enduring power of satirical writing. Featured Speakers Hester Grant – Discussing her new book, ‘The Twitnam Summer: Friendship, Satire and the Writing of Gulliver's Travels’ (HarperCollins), which celebrates the 300th anniversary of Swift's masterpiece. Judith Hawley – Introducing her work, ‘Satire: A Very Short Introduction’ (Oxford University Press). John Mullan – Leading a wider panel discussion and Q&A on the rich history, wit, and cultural impact of satire. Event Details Date: Monday 30th November Venue: Stewart House, London Tickets: £10 🎟️ Book your place online: popesgrotto.org.uk/events/ We look forward to seeing you there!