“Better belly burst than good liquor be lost.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
Work
The Works of Dr Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick's, Dublin. Accurately Corrected by the Best Editions. With the Author's Life and Character; Notes Historical, Critical, and Explanatory; Tables of Contents, and Indexes. More Complete Than Any Preceding Edition. In Eight Volumes
This eight-volume set includes the corrected editions of Jonathan Swift's works, providing a detailed look into the life and character of the author. It features historical and critical notes, offering insights into the context and significance of Swift's writing. The set includes tables of contents and indexes for easy navigation, making it a more comprehensive collection than any previous editions of Swift's works. 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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