Jonathan Swift

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Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 - 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and Anglican cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift". Swift is remembered for works such as A Tale of a Tub (1704), An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity (1712), Gulliver's Travels (1726), and A Modest Proposal (1729). He is regarded by the Encyclop dia Britannica as the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and is less well known for his poetry. He originally published all of his works under pseudonyms - such as Lemuel Gulliver, Isaac Bickerstaff, M. B. Drapier - or anonymously. He was a master of two styles of satire, the Horatian and Juvenalian styles.

This collection features beloved and enchanting fairy tales, such as Cinderella and the Sleeping Beauty, and thrilling stories packed with the adventures of Sindbad and Aladdin, along with excerpts from iconic works such as Oliver Twist and Gulliver's Travels. All this and many more stories that educate children and fill them with wonder to fire up their imagination. You will find stories of magic, mystery, courage, and love, written by some of the greatest storytellers of all time. Whether you want to escape to a fantasy world, learn from history, or laugh at humor, this book has something for everyone. Beloved fairy tales Each page unfolds new and exciting escapades Stories that entertain and educate, instilling history, courage, and love in minds. Peek into the masterpieces of literature, from the gritty streets of Oliver Twist to the whimsical worlds of Gulliver's Travels. Whether craving magic, unraveling mysteries, or embracing humor, this collection offers a captivating escape for every reader.

The Poems of Jonathan Swift, Volume 2' is a collection of poems written by the renowned 18th-century Irish author, Jonathan Swift. The book features a variety of poems, including political satires, odes, and ballads. Swift's work often used humor and wit to comment on societal issues, and this collection is no exception. Some of the notable pieces in this volume include 'Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift, ' which is a mock epitaph penned by Swift himself, and 'A Beautiful Young Nymph Going to Bed, ' a controversial poem that caused quite a stir when it was first published. Other highlights include 'The Progress of Marriage' and 'The Grand Question Debated.' Throughout the book, Swift's clever wordplay and sharp observations showcase his skill as a writer and his ability to use poetry as a means of social and political commentary. This collection is a must-read for fans of Swift's work, as well as anyone interested in the literary landscape of 18th-century England and Ireland.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Delve into what it was like to live during the eighteenth century by reading the first-hand accounts of everyday people, including city dwellers and farmers, businessmen and bankers, artisans and merchants, artists and their patrons, politicians and their constituents. Original texts make the American, French, and Industrial revolutions vividly contemporary.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT032961Pp.55,56 repeated in pagination. London: printed for J. Staples, 1758. iv,65 i.e. 67], 1]p.; 8

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT090339Anonymous. By Jonathan Swift. London: reprinted from the Dublin edition, for G. F. and sold by A. Dodd; and at the pamphlet-shops, 1733]. 32p.; 8

“Contexts” features a generous selection of contemporary materials, among them Swift's letters, autobiographical documents, and personal writings. “Criticism” provides readers with a wide chronological and thematic range of scholarly interpretations, divided into two sections. The first, “1745–1940,” includes assessments by Henry Fielding, Samuel Johnson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Makepeace Thackeray, D. H. Lawrence, W. B. Yeats, F. R. Leavis, and André Breton, among others. The second, “After 1940,” is by subject and collects critical discussions of A Tale of the Tub, the poems, the English and Irish politics, and Gulliver’s Travels, by Hugh Kenner, Marcus Walsh, Irvin Ehrenpreis, Penelope Wilson, Derek Mahon, S. J. Connolly, George Orwell, R. S. Crane, Jenny Mezciems, Ian Higgins, and Claude Rawson. A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.