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When the famed 18th century astrologer, John Partridge, publicly discredited the Christian church, Jonathan Swift developed an immense distaste for the man. Feeling insulted and malicious, Swift decided to celebrate his favorite holiday, All Fools Day, more commonly known... Read Full Overview

Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 - 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet and Anglican cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift". Swift... Read Full Overview

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The Bickerstaff-Partridge Papers by Jonathan Swift "Isaac Bickerstaff Esq" was a pseudonym used by Jonathan Swift as part of a hoax to predict the death of then famous Almanac-maker and astrologer John Partridge. Wherein the month, and day of the month are set down, the persons... Read Full Overview

Wherein the month, and day of the month are set down, the persons named, and the great actions and events of next year particularly related, as will come to pass. Written to prevent the people of England from being farther imposed on by vulgar almanack-makers.

The Bickerstaff Partridge Papers is a satirical work by Jonathan Swift, a celebrated Irish writer, and clergyman. The book is a collection of humorous essays that were originally published in 1708 under the pseudonym Isaac Bickerstaff. The essays parody the popular almanacs of... Read Full Overview

A sharp, mischievous spark from the dawn of modern media. The Bickerstaff-Partridge Papers invites you to see how prophecy, hoax, and hammering wit can shape a culture's reality. This meticulously restored edition gathers a celebrated, slyly incisive body of work that sits at... Read Full Overview

"Bickerstaff-Partridge Papers" from Jonathan Swift. Anglo-irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer (1667-1745).

The Bickerstaff Partridge Papers is a satirical work by the renowned Irish author, Jonathan Swift. The book is a collection of letters and essays that were originally published in various newspapers and magazines in the early 18th century. The work is a parody of the popular... Read Full Overview