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Title: The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, G. Graustein, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1" by Jonathan Swift is a collection of poetry written during the late 17th to early 18th century. This compilation serves to present Swift's range of poetic expression, featuring themes that are intertwined with his notable wit and satire often reflected in his prose works. The volume illustrates not only Swift's literary prowess but also his keen social commentary, as he explores human nature, relationships, politics, and morality through various poetic forms. The opening section provides rich context by outlining the editor's intentions and efforts in curating Swift's previously published and unpublished pieces. It highlights the importance of Swift's poetry in complementing his prose while acknowledging the meticulous revisions Swift applied to his works over the years. As the introduction unfolds, a tantalizing preview of the poems to come is introduced, hinting at the mix of humor, satire, and poignant observations with which readers will engage throughout the collection, thus paving the way for an exploration of Swift's distinctive voice in poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Editor: Ernst Browning, William, 1830-
EBook No.: 14353
Published: Dec 14, 2004
Downloads: 470
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, G. Graustein, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1" by Jonathan Swift is a collection of poetry written during the late 17th to early 18th century. This compilation serves to present Swift's range of poetic expression, featuring themes that are intertwined with his notable wit and satire often reflected in his prose works. The volume illustrates not only Swift's literary prowess but also his keen social commentary, as he explores human nature, relationships, politics, and morality through various poetic forms. The opening section provides rich context by outlining the editor's intentions and efforts in curating Swift's previously published and unpublished pieces. It highlights the importance of Swift's poetry in complementing his prose while acknowledging the meticulous revisions Swift applied to his works over the years. As the introduction unfolds, a tantalizing preview of the poems to come is introduced, hinting at the mix of humor, satire, and poignant observations with which readers will engage throughout the collection, thus paving the way for an exploration of Swift's distinctive voice in poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Editor: Ernst Browning, William, 1830-
EBook No.: 14353
Published: Dec 14, 2004
Downloads: 470
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.