The Works of Jonathan Swift

<p>This volume contains a selection of the most significant works of Jonathan Swift offering readers a comprehensive view of his satirical genius. Included are A Tale of a Tub a biting allegory of religious excess and intellectual vanity; The Battle of the Books a witty and insightful commentary on the conflict between classical and modern learning; and Polite Conversation a sharp parody of trivial and insincere social exchanges.</p> <p>Edited by Walter Scott this edition brings together Swift's incisive wit and critical perspective on the follies of his time which continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. Swift's mastery of language and his unflinching examination of human nature make these works enduring classics of English literature essential for understanding the social and political landscape of the 18th century.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>