This comprehensive collection of the prose works of Jonathan Swift includes everything from his letters to his most famous essays, like 'A Modest Proposal' and 'Gulliver's Travels'. With commentary and annotations from noted Swift scholars like Temple Scott and William Edward Hartpole Lecky, this collection is an essential read for lovers of classic literature and fans of Swift's inimitable wit. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 edition. Excerpt: ... INDEX. Abjuration oath, ii. 21, 62. Accusation, false, a means for injuring a community, ii. 186. Action, motives for, often inte- rested, ii. 122. Administration and Legislature, i. 68. Agriculture, encouraged by the clergy, i. 236, 237. Alberoni, Cardinal, ii. 105. Ale-houses, should be closed at midnight, i. 43. Alsatia, i. 100. Ammianus Marcellinus, i. 109. Anabaptists, i. 53. Anne, Queen, her good qualities, 1. 31. 45. 46 "Bounty" of, i. 69. Arber, Mr. Edward, ii. 32. Arians, ii. 129. Arius, ii. 129. Army, English, its bad discipline, i. 34- Aristotle, his dictum about happi- ness and wisdom, ii. 176, 177. Asgill, John, biographical sketch of, i. 9, 17, 44, 87. Athanasian creed, ii. 129. Atheism, not worse than super- stition or enthusiasm, i. 183; rise of, due to the Rebellion and murder of King Charles I., ii. 194. Atheist, a perfect, is a perfectly moral man, i. 184, Atheology, i. 169. Atterbury, Bishop, i. 45, 135, 173, I79, 187. Austin, i. 99. Bacon, Lord, i. 190, 292. Basilovitz, John, i. 73. Baumgarten's "Travels," i. 181. Beggars, often intercept charity intended for the poor, ii. 203; distinct from the poor, ii. 203; in Ireland, ii. 217, 218; methods for dealing with them, ii. 219, 220; should wear badges, ii. 220. Belief, want of, a defect, i. 308. Benefices, value of dividing them, i. 268. Berkeley, Earl of, i. 23; his letter to Swift, i. 23. Berkeley, Lady, i. 23, 27; Swift's character of, i. 28. Bettesworth, Sergeant, his ren- contre with Swift, ii. 27,259-271; Dr. Dunkin on, ii. 27; and Dr. Theophilus Bolton, ii. 268. Bible, the, difficult to understand, i. 171. Biblical terminology, i. 202. Bill for a Modus, i. 277, etseq.; its hardships on the clergy, i. 277, 278. Bill of Division, i. 249, 261, el seq.; its...

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This book compiles the witty and satirical prose works of the brilliant writer Jonathan Swift. From A Modest Proposal to Gulliver's Travels, these works showcase Swift's unique ability to use humor to criticize society and human nature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift is a comprehensive collection of the famous author's non-fiction writing, including essays, letters, and satirical works. This classic book is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the works of Jonathan Swift. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, Volume IV by Jonathan Swift.Jonathan Swift (Dublin, November 30, 1667-ibid., October 19, 1745) was an Irish satirical writer. His main work is Gulliver's Travels, ? which constitutes one of the most bitter, and at the same time satirical, criticisms that have been written against society and the human condition. A member of the Scriblerus Club, he anonymously published or used the pseudonyms of Lemuel Gulliver, Isaac Bickerstaff and M. B. Drapier to hide his satires. Of English parents, a modest lawyer and a housewife, Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin and was a posthumous son of his father, since he died shortly before he was born; all he owed to the charity of his uncle Godwin, who was in charge of educating the boy in the midst of great poverty, since his mother left the boy and returned to England. His family was related to numerous writers, especially his cousin John Dryden, who died in 1700, and the former Francis Godwin (1562-1633), and further and collaterally with Walter Raleigh and William Davenant; Even so, of all these only a utopian and satirical writer like Francis Godwin left some mark on his work. He learned to read at age three and liked to do it out loud, especially snippets from Plutarch.