The Life of Jonathan Swift V2

Henry Craik

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
10 September 2010
Pages
396
ISBN
9781162973845

The Life of Jonathan Swift V2

Henry Craik

The Life of Jonathan Swift V2 is a biography written by Henry Craik, detailing the life and achievements of the famous Irish author and satirist, Jonathan Swift. This second volume of the biography covers Swift's life from the year 1714 until his death in 1745. The book begins with Swift's return to Ireland after living in England for many years, and his subsequent appointment as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. It then goes on to explore Swift's political views and his involvement in various political controversies of the time, including his opposition to the government's policies towards Ireland and his support for the Church of Ireland.Throughout the book, Craik provides a detailed account of Swift's personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with mental illness, and his friendships with other writers such as Alexander Pope and John Gay. The biography also delves into Swift's literary works, including his most famous works such as Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal.Overall, The Life of Jonathan Swift V2 is a comprehensive and insightful biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important and influential writers of the 18th century.In Two Volumes.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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