The book "The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06: The Drapier's Letters" edited by Temple Scott presents a collection of Jonathan Swift's works focusing on his influential 'Drapier's Letters.' Swift's writings address the economic impact of copper coinage in Ireland, advocating for the rejection of inferior currency. Through persuasive arguments, Swift defends the Irish economy against exploitation, highlighting social and economic justice issues. The book delves into the controversy surrounding William Wood's coinage, emphasizing Swift's call to action for the Irish people to resist unjust impositions and protect their rights.
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Jonathan Swift(1667 1745), a poet, satirist, and clergyman, published many satirical works, among them A Modest Proposal. Robert DeMaria, Jr. is Henry Noble McCracken Professor of English at Vassar College. He has published widely on seventeenth- and eighteenth-century literature.
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