The Journal To Stella

By Jonathan Swift, Sir Walter Scott, Temple Scott, et al.

Book Overview

The Journal to Stella is a collection of letters written by the renowned Irish author, Jonathan Swift, to a woman named Esther Johnson, who he affectionately called Stella. The letters were written between 1710 and 1713 when Swift was in London and Esther was in Ireland. The letters were not meant for publication but were rather personal correspondence between the two. The letters offer a glimpse into the personal life of Swift, his feelings, and his daily activities. The letters are filled with wit, humor, and sarcasm, which are characteristic of Swift's writing style. The Journal to Stella is considered one of the most important works of Swift and is a valuable source of information for scholars and enthusiasts of his work. The letters have been compiled and published in various editions, and they offer a unique insight into the life and times of one of the greatest writers of the English language.O Lord, here is but a trifle of my letter written yet; what shall Presto do for prattle-prattle, to entertain MD? The talk now grows fresher of the Duke of Ormond for Ireland; though Mr. Addison says he hears it will be in commission, and Lord Galway 11] one. These letters of mine are a sort of journal, where matters open by degrees; and, as I tell true or false, you will find by the event whether my intelligence be good; but I do not care twopence whether it be or no.--At night. To-day I was all about St. Paul's, and up at the top like a fool, with Sir Andrew Fountaine and two more; and spent seven shillings for my dinner like a puppy: this is the second time he has served me so; but I will never do it again, though all mankind should persuade me, unconsidering puppies 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: 1162698780
• ISBN13: 9781162698786
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"