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Swift by Sir Leslie Stephen (Paperback / softback, 2012)

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Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin on 30th November 1667 and was given over to a nurse to be minded in England. He did t meet his mother again until he was 21 years old. The the cost of his education was funded by his uncle Godwin Swift. He was educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, Dublin where he was awarded a B.A. in 1689. He was appointed secretary to Sir William Temple and in 1692 received an M.A. at Hart Hall, Oxford. In 1694 having taken holy orders, he became Prebend of Kilroot, County Antrim but soon tired of that isolated life and returned to Moor Park, Surrey in 1696. Between 1696 - 1699 he wrote many books and like most of his writings they were all published anymously. Although Swift was t a native of Meath he lived for some years in the Trim area, as Vicar of Laracor, near Trim together with Agher and Rathbeggan. His best kwn book popularly calledGullivers Travelswas published in 1726. He won immense popularity when hisDrapiers Lettersfoiled a plan to foist on the Irish a new debased currencyWood's Halfpenny - the patent for which had been obtained by bribery. His Modest Proposalsuggested that the people should be relieved by the sale of their numerous children as food for the rich. Swift was one of the most commanding intellects and writers of his day. His prose is unmatched for simple strength and clarity. His satire was savage in its mockery. His letters are among the best in English literature. He died on 19th October 1745 leaving 8,000 in his will for a home for the the insane and to this end St. Patrick's Hospital, Dublin was built. He is buried in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN-10
1481872303
ISBN-13
9781481872300
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189407895

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Author
Sir Leslie Stephen
Format
Paperback / Softback, Trade Paperback (US) ,Unsewn / Adhesive Bound
Language
English
Topic
Biography: Literary

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Edited by
John Morley
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Black & White Illustrations
Date of Publication
30/12/2012
Country of Publication
United States

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