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“Small causes are sufficient to make a man uneasy, when great ones are not in the way: for want of a block he will stumble at a straw.”

Quote by Jonathan Swift

Book:The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D.: with copious notes and additions and a memoir of the author

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The works of Jonathan Swift, D.D.: with copious notes and additions and a memoir of the author

Comprising a comprehensive selection of Jonathan Swift's writings, this volume offers readers access to his renowned satirical and philosophical works. The text is accompanied by detailed notes and additions that provide context and analysis. Additionally, the book includes a memoir that offers insights into Swift's life and career. more

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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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Book:The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D.: Carefully Selected; with a Biography of the Author

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