Memoirs of Jonathan Swift: Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin (1834)

By Sir Walter Scott

Book Overview

Memoirs of Jonathan Swift: Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin is a biography written by Walter Scott in 1834. The book chronicles the life and career of Jonathan Swift, an Anglo-Irish writer and cleric who is best known for his satirical works such as Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal. The memoirs cover Swift's early life, education, and his rise to prominence as a writer and political figure in Ireland. Scott delves into Swift's relationships with his contemporaries, including Alexander Pope and John Gay, and his involvement in the political and social issues of his time. The book also explores Swift's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with mental health. Scott draws on Swift's own writings, as well as letters and other documents, to provide a detailed and intimate portrait of this complex and fascinating figure. Overall, Memoirs of Jonathan Swift: Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important literary and political 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: 1165614391
• ISBN13: 9781165614394
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"