Selected prose works of Jonathan Swift / edited and with an introduction by John Hayward.

Author/Creator:

Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.

Publication:

London : Cresset Press, 1949.

Series:

Cresset library
The Cresset library

Format/Description:

Book
xviii, 482 pages ; 21 cm

Subjects:

Wit and humor -- Early works to 1800.
English wit and humor -- Early works to 1800.
English wit and humor.
Wit and humor.

Form/Genre:

Early works

Contents:

Miscellanies in prose: A meditation upon a broomstick; A vindication of Isaac Bickerstaff; Thoughts on various subjects; A digression concerning criticks (from A tale of a tub); The Tatler, number ccxxx; An introduction to polite conversation; A letter to a young lady; On the death of Miss Johnson; Rules that concern all servants in general
Gulliver's travels: A voyage to Lilliput; A voyage to Brobdingnag; A voyage to Laputa; A voyage to the Houyhnhnms
Irish tracts: A proposal for the universal use of Irish manufacture; A letter to the shopkeepers; A full and true account of Wood's execution; An answer to A memorial; A modest proposal
Religious writings: A project for the advancement of religion; A letter to a young gentleman; Three prayers for Stella.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contributor:

Hayward, John, 1905-1965, editor, writer of introduction.
Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963, former owner.

Other format:

Online version: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Selected prose works of Jonathan Swift.

OCLC:

13837691

Online:

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