Dean Swift: A Drama In Four Scenes, Four Acts And An Epilogue, Period Of Queen Anne, 1716 (1922)

By Eleanor Corde

Book Overview

Dean Swift: A Drama in Four Scenes, Four Acts and an Epilogue, Period of Queen Anne, 1716 (1922) is a play written by Eleanor Corde. The play is set in the early 18th century during the reign of Queen Anne and follows the life of Jonathan Swift, an Irish satirist, essayist, and poet who is best known for his novel Gulliver's Travels. The play is divided into four scenes and four acts, with an epilogue at the end. It explores Swift's life, his relationships, and his struggles with mental illness. The play also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the tension between England and Ireland. Corde's play provides a unique insight into the life of one of the greatest writers of the English language and the world of 18th-century England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164163272
• ISBN13: 9781164163275
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"