The Select Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, Vol

Jonathan Swift

ISBN 10: 1527661784 / ISBN 13: 9781527661783

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book offers a unique and insightful exploration of the state of learning and religion in the early 18th century. The author, writing from a perspective rooted in the Enlightenment, uses satire and allegory to expose the hypocrisy and corruption he sees within both institutions. Through witty and often biting commentary, the book tackles themes of religious dogma, the nature of scholarship, and the role of wit in society. The text delves into the tension between tradition and progress, questioning the validity of established authority and urging readers to embrace a more critical and independent approach to knowledge. The book's sharp observations and playful style make it a timeless reflection on the human condition and the enduring battle between reason and superstition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Select Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, Vol
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1527661784
• ISBN-13: 9781527661783
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
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Inhaltsangabe

Excerpt from The Select Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, Vol. 1 of 5: Containing the Whole of His Poetical Works, the Tale of a Tub, Rattle of the Books, Gulliver's Travels, Directions to Servants, Polite Conversation, Art of Punning, Miscellaneous Pieces in Prose, &C

A Tale of 0 Tab A Full and True Account of a Battle, Fought last Friday, between the Ancient and Modern Books in St. James's Library A Discourse concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit An Essay on the Fates of Clergymen A Letter to a very Young Lady on her Mar.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.