Works

Works

Jonathan Swift / Thomas Roscoe

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781175074089
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This is Volume 3 of the collected 'Works' of Jonathan Swift, presented with copious notes and additions by Thomas Roscoe, along with a memoir of the author. The collection showcases Swift’s sharp wit and incisive commentary on the political and social issues of his time. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric who became Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. He is remembered for works such as 'Gulliver’s Travels', 'A Modest Proposal', 'A Tale of a Tub', and 'Drapier’s Letters'. Swift is regarded as one of the foremost prose satirists in the English language. This volume provides valuable insights into Swift’s diverse literary output and his enduring influence on English literature. Roscoe’s notes provide historical context and critical analysis, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Swift’s work and its lasting relevance.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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