Letters Written By Jonathan Swift V6 : Dean Of St. Patrick's, Dublin, And Several Of His Friends, From The Year 1710 To 1742 (1768)

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - ''Letters Written By Jonathan Swift V6: Dean Of St. Patrick¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s, Dublin, And Several Of His Friends, From The Year 1710 To 1742'' is a collection of letters written by the renowned Irish writer and clergyman, Jonathan Swift. This sixth volume of letters covers the period from 1710 to 1742, a time when Swift was the Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. The letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Swift, as well as his relationships with his friends and contemporaries. The book is published in its original form from 1768, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, literature, or the life of Jonathan Swift.''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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781104992262

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Jonathan Swift, born in 1667 in Dublin, was a master satirist and influential writer. Raised by relatives after his father's death, Swift attended Trinity College, Dublin, before moving to England, where he worked for Sir William Temple. His early experiences shaped his sharp political insights, leading him to become a prominent satirical voice of the 18th century.Swift's biting wit is best showcased in works like Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal, where he used fiction and irony to critique politics, society, and human nature. His powerful satire and deadpan style, often termed ""Swiftian,"" had a profound influence on both literature and political thought.He spent much of his later life as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, where he continued to write, criticize, and advocate for Irish causes. His works remain iconic, and Swift is celebrated as one of the greatest prose satirists in the English language¿.