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The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift: Historical Writings
Paperback
Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismBritish History
ISBN13: 9781146818674
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 7 2010
Pages: 462
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This collection, The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift: Historical Writings, showcases the insightful and often satirical observations of Jonathan Swift on the political and social landscape of his time. Compiled and edited by eminent scholars including George Ravenscroft Dennis, John Henry Bernard, and others, this volume offers a comprehensive look at Swift's historical essays and pamphlets.
Swift, renowned for works such as Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal, brings his sharp wit and critical eye to bear on the events and figures shaping 18th-century Europe, particularly Ireland and England. Readers will find a wealth of information and analysis, presented with Swift's characteristic blend of erudition and irony. This edition provides valuable historical context and scholarly annotations, making it an indispensable resource for students and enthusiasts of Swift's work and the history of the period.
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