182 Pages
by
Routledge
182 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1958 and then updated with a substantial Appendix in 1969 which discusses the meaning of Gulliver’s last voyage, this book shows how Swift’s personality could enter into his work. It also discusses some of the false traditions concerning Swift such as that of a secret marriage. Among other topics that the book covers are Swift’s treatment of women and his politics and... Read more
1.Women 2. Obscenity 3. Little Language 4. History 5. Gulliver 6. Madness 7. Old Age. Appendix.
Biography
Irvin Ehrenpreis (1920–1985)
Original Reviews of The Personality of Jonathan Swift:
‘In this collection of essays…vexed questions…are reviewed with admirable good sense and studied judgement…’ Harold Williams, The Review of English Studies, Volume XI, Issue 41, 1960
.’…a terse, lucid book-simply written, and yet deeply researched…’ John R. Clark, Scriblerian, Vol 2, Issue 2 (1970).
