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“Ale is meat, drink and cloth; it will make a cat speak and a wise man dumb.”

Quote by Jonathan Swift

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

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

The book is a comprehensive compilation of Jonathan Swift's writings, offering readers a detailed look into his literary contributions. It includes his famous satirical pieces, letters, and other works, all enhanced with scholarly notes and additions. Additionally, the volume contains a biographical memoir of Swift, providing insight into his 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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