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The Works Of The Rev. Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean Of St. Patricks, Dublin Arranged By Thomas Sheridan A.M. With Notes, Historical And Critical (Volume

The Works Of The Rev. Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean Of St. Patricks, Dublin Arranged By Thomas Sheridan A.M. With Notes, Historical And Critical (Volume

Swift, Jonathan

Paperback

Letters & EssaysGenealogy & HeraldryGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 9354444377
ISBN13: 9789354444371
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rage, irony and moral urgency light every page of Volume VI of The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift. The wit still bites hard. Here Swift the dean, pamphleteer and master of English prose turns his sharp eye on power, hypocrisy and human folly, in a satirical prose collection that moves between public controversy and private conviction. Arranged by his friend and early biographer Thomas Sheridan, this jonathan swift collected works volume gathers key examples of his prose, polemic and occasional writings that reveal the full range of his political and religious satire, from anglo irish politics to fierce church and state criticism rooted in 18th century Ireland. Sheridan's historical and critical notes frame Swift's arguments in the rough world of Georgian era literature and politics, explaining allusions, controversies and personalities without dulling their force. As an annotated literary collection it speaks widely to readers, ideal for literature students seeking primary sources and for classic satire readers who enjoy intelligent, combustible prose. For Gulliver's Travels fans and Alexander Pope readers, this volume deepens the picture of Swift as a central voice in English letters, a priest navigating the fractures of anglo irish politics and public life. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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