
Jonathan Swift
A Literary Life
Joseph McMinn(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 3. April 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
XI, 172 pages
978-0-333-48585-9 (ISBN)
Description
This biography emphasises the extraordinary versatility and resourcefulness of a lifetime spent serving the public interest with the pen. At the same time, it shows Swift's distinctive love of writing for personal entertainment and diversion, with little or no interest in publication. While remaining a fiercely committed writer, he always tried to preserve, especially in his poetry and letters, a literature dedicated to friendship. Swift's literary career comprises much more than the well-known satires.
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Series
Edition
1991 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
XI, 172 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-48585-9 (9780333485859)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-349-21253-8
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Book
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Palgrave Macmillan
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Content
Preface - Apprentice and Secretary - 'Pox on the Dissenters and Independents!' - A Pact with Power - A Deceptive Retirement - Literary Triumph in Ireland and England - 'I Have stretched out my Hand, and no Man regarded' - A Poetic Valediction - Notes - Index