“111 company is like a dog, who dirts those most whom he loves best.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
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The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift ...: With the author's life and character; notes, historical, critical, and explanatory; tables of contents, and indexes. More complete than any preceding edition ... Accurately corrected by the best editions
The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift is a scholarly compilation of the Irish writer's literary output. It includes a comprehensive biography and insights into Swift's character. The volume is enhanced with extensive notes that provide historical background, critical analysis, and explanatory details. The book is organized with a thorough table of contents and indexes, facilitating easy access to the content. It is renowned for its completeness and accuracy, surpassing earlier editions through careful corrections based on the most authoritative editions available. more
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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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