The Life Of Jonathan Swift V1

By Henry Craik

Book Overview

The Life of Jonathan Swift Volume 1 is a biography written by Henry Craik about the renowned satirist, poet, and essayist, Jonathan Swift. The book delves into the life of Swift, exploring his childhood, education, and rise to fame as a writer. It also provides insight into his personal relationships, including his friendship with Alexander Pope and his complicated love life. The book covers Swift's most famous works, including Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal, and analyzes their impact on literature and society. Craik's biography offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of the most influential writers of the 18th century.In Two Volumes.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: 1428639489
• ISBN13: 9781428639485
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"