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The Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D, Vol. 2: Containing Additional Letters, Tracts, and Poems, Not Hitherto Published (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from The Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D<br/><br/>Swift's handwriting was excessively minute, he crowded nearly thirty words into a line and over seventy lines. Into a small folio page, he used many abbreviations, and oblitera tions often occur. Under the circumstances it will easily be understood that differences of opinion may occur as to the true reading of the ms. I have in all cases examined the readings given by John Forster at the end of his unfinished Life of Swift, although I have not been always able to accept them. Of the remaining forty letters the original manuscripts no longer remain, and accordingly the first edition of these letters, published by Deane Swift in 1768, is here followed. The Notes, though short, will, it is hoped, prove quite sufficient to enable the general reader to understand the text. For valuable assistance in collating the first forty Letters, for the full Index, and for many useful suggestions, I am indebted to Miss Constance Jacob. The facsimile letter given after the Introduction is a very faithful representation of the appearance of the shorter letters, such as those Swift wrote during and after his illness in the spring of 1712. They occupy a small quarto page, about half the size of his usual paper. The Arabic figures in the left-hand upper corner are Swift's own, for he numbered all his letters to MD, and they did the same with theirs. The Roman figures in the middle were apparently added when the letter was filed, and the figures at the right hand corner indicate the folio in the British Museum volume. The indorsement on the left, which gives the date of receipt (july is Stella's, and it will be seen how closely her hand resembles the Dean's. The other indorsement (july 1) is probably Swift's. The seal is an exact copy of that on the original letter.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of letters written by the renowned author to Esther Johnson, known as Stella, and her close friend, Rebecca Dingley, between 1710 and 1713. Originally known as the "Journal to Stella," these letters offer an intimate glimpse into the author's life and the historical events unfolding during that time. The letters chronicle the author's experiences in London as he navigates political and social circles, providing valuable insights into the era's literary and political landscape. The author's keen observations and witty commentary paint a vivid picture of the personalities and events shaping early 18th-century England. Through the author's detailed descriptions of his daily life, interactions, and thoughts, this book delves into themes of friendship, ambition, love, and the complexities of human nature. The author's unique voice and candid reflections on his personal and public life make this collection not only a historical document but also a captivating read for anyone interested in the author's life and times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331576679_0
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