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Explore the life of one of history's most versatile writers with Jonathan Swift: A Literary Life. Published by Macmillan, this biography looks beyond the famous satires to reveal the full scope of Swift's career. It examines how he used his pen to serve the public interest while also maintaining a private passion for writing for personal entertainment and diversion. This work provides a deep look into a man who often wrote with little interest in publication, focusing instead on the joy of the craft. You will learn about his commitment to a literature dedicated to friendship, particularly through his poetry and letters. For readers interested in literary history, this book offers a comprehensive view of a writer whose resourcefulness and dedication shaped his legacy.

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Comprehensive literary biography that covers much more than his well-known satires.

Explores the resourcefulness of a writer dedicated to serving the public interest.

Provides insight into Swift's personal writing used for entertainment and diversion.

Examines his commitment to a literature of friendship through poetry and letters.

Detailed study of a career defined by versatility and a unique approach to publication.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
03 April 1991
Listed Since
04 January 2007

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