Johnson's Life Of Swift (1894)

By Frederick Ryland

Book Overview

Johnson's Life of Swift is a biography of the famous writer and satirist Jonathan Swift, written by Samuel Johnson and first published in 1755. This edition, published in 1894, features an introduction and notes by F. Ryland. The book covers Swift's life from his birth in 1667 to his death in 1745, and includes detailed accounts of his childhood, education, and career as a writer, as well as his relationships with friends and family. Johnson, a close friend of Swift's, provides a personal and intimate portrait of the man behind the famous works such as Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal. The book also explores Swift's political and religious beliefs, as well as his struggles with mental and physical health. Overall, Johnson's Life of Swift is a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most important literary figures of the 18th century.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: 1120305667
• ISBN13: 9781120305664
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"