The Works Of The Rev. Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean Of St. Patricks, Dublin Arranged By Thomas Sheridan A.M. With Notes, Historical And Critical (Volume
Overview
Few writers have exposed the follies of power as mercilessly as Jonathan Swift. Here, Swift spares no target. Volume XIX of The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, D.D., arranged by the eighteenth-century editor Thomas Sheridan with historical and critical notes, gathers a classic satire collection that reveals the full range of Swift's prose. These annotated literary works showcase his mastery of eighteenth century essays, pamphlets, and occasional pieces, pairing his unmistakable voice with commentary that illuminates the people, events, and controversies behind every page. Across these writings, political and social satire collides with fierce moral vision, as Swift grapples with corruption, war, poverty, and the uneasy bond between church and state. His religion and politics essays and biting reflections on Irish national identity offer an unparalleled window into eighteenth century Ireland and the wider currents of Georgian era literature. For Gulliver's Travels fans, the same incisive imagination emerges here in sermons, arguments, and ironic advocacy, deepening appreciation of his most famous fictions without requiring specialist knowledge. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Indispensable for literature students and irresistible for classic book collectors, it stands as a vital piece of any Jonathan Swift works collection, keeping one of the English language's sharpest voices vividly in play.
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- ISBN-13: 9789354440625
- ISBN-10: 9354440622
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: February 2021
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.31 pounds
- Page Count: 406
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