“Love of flattery, in most men, proceeds from the mean opinion they have of themselves; in women, from the contrary.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
Work
Delphi Complete Works of Jonathan Swift (Illustrated)
The Delphi Complete Works of Jonathan Swift (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the literary output of Jonathan Swift, a seminal figure in the English literary tradition. The collection encompasses his major works such as 'Gulliver's Travels', 'A Modest Proposal', and 'The Battle of the Books', among others. The illustrated format aims to provide readers with a richer understanding of Swift's texts through visual interpretations. more
Author
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift, born on November 30, 1667, and died on October 19, 1745, was an Irish writer, satirist, and politician, renowned for his satirical works. more
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