The Works of Jonathan Swift

The Works of Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift / Walter Scott

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781146427135
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This collection, 'The Works of Jonathan Swift,' presents a comprehensive selection of Swift’s riddles, poems, verses, and epistolary correspondence. It provides a valuable glimpse into the mind of one of English literature’s most astute satirists. Included are works by Swift and his friends, verses addressed to Swift, and letters that showcase his wit and insight.Compiled and edited by Walter Scott, this edition offers readers a rich tapestry of Swift’s creative output beyond his more famous prose works. The volume captures the social and intellectual milieu of the 18th century, revealing the nuances of Swift’s relationships and the breadth of his literary talent. This historical edition is a treasure for scholars and enthusiasts of classic literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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