Overview

Originally published in 1958 and then updated with a substantial Appendix in 1969 which discusses the meaning of Gulliver’s last voyage, this book shows how Swift’s personality could enter into his work. It also discusses some of the false traditions concerning Swift such as that of a secret marriage. Among other topics that the book covers are Swift’s treatment of women and his politics and religion: the first as it relates to his philosophy of history and the second as it affects Gulliver’s Travels and the so-called scatological poems. The allegations of obscenity and madness are the themes of two further chapters.

Full Product Details

9781041325550

Table of Contents

Reviews

Original Reviews of The Personality of Jonathan Swift: ‘In this collection of essays…vexed questions…are reviewed with admirable good sense and studied judgement…’ Harold Williams, The Review of English Studies, Volume XI, Issue 41, 1960 .’…a terse, lucid book-simply written, and yet deeply researched…’ John R. Clark, Scriblerian, Vol 2, Issue 2 (1970).

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available