Definitely not. 'A Modest Proposal' was written as a form of satire and commentary. Swift used extreme and absurd suggestions to draw attention to the problems he saw in society.
Well, it depends on how you define a novel. 'A Modest Proposal' doesn't fit the conventional mold of a novel. It's a unique piece of writing that uses satire to make a point rather than following the typical structure of a novel.
It's a satirical piece that offers a shocking and unconventional solution to a social issue to draw attention to the problem rather than being a serious proposal.