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THE LIFE OF JONATHAN SWIFT IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
04 / 2009
9781104396459
Inglés

Sinopsis

The Life of Jonathan Swift: Dean of St. Patrick?s, Dublin is a biography written by Thomas Sheridan and first published in 1787. The book chronicles the life of Jonathan Swift, an Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman who is best known for his satirical works, including Gulliver?s Travels and A Modest Proposal.Sheridan?s biography provides a detailed account of Swift?s life, from his childhood in Dublin to his years as a prominent figure in London?s literary scene. The book explores Swift?s relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time, as well as his political and religious views.Throughout the biography, Sheridan offers insights into Swift?s personality and character, painting a portrait of a complex and often troubled individual. He also delves into Swift?s struggles with mental illness, which plagued him throughout his life.Overall, The Life of Jonathan Swift is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most important writers of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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