The Prose Works Of Jonathan Swift: Literary Essays

By Frederick Ryland and Jonathan Swift

Book Overview

This collection, "The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift: Literary Essays," showcases the incisive wit and profound intellect of one of English literature's most celebrated satirists. Jonathan Swift, renowned for works such as "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal," demonstrates his mastery of prose in these essays, which cover a diverse range of literary and social topics.

Edited by distinguished scholars including Sir Frederick Richard Falkiner, W. Spencer Jackson, Constance Jacob, and John Henry Bernard, this edition offers readers a carefully curated selection of Swift's most significant literary criticism. Swift's essays provide invaluable insights into the literary landscape of the 18th century, reflecting his critical perspectives on style, authorship, and the role of literature in society. His keen observations and sharp satirical voice remain as relevant and engaging today as they were centuries ago, making this collection essential reading for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the power of persuasive and artful prose.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1277659435
• ISBN13: 9781277659436
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"