Selected Stories of Jonathan Swift Part I : Three Prayers and Sermons/The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1/A Modest Proposal/The Journal to Stella
Selected Stories of Jonathan Swift Part I : Three Prayers and Sermons/The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1/A Modest Proposal/The Journal to Stella

Author: Jonathan Swift

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2022-07-31

Total Pages: 2784

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Selected Stories of Jonathan Swift Part I: Three Prayers and Sermons: In this collection, Jonathan Swift, a master of satire and wit, presents three thought-provoking prayers and sermons. Through his unique blend of humor and social commentary, Swift's words encourage introspection and contemplation, touching on themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1: This volume showcases the poetic prowess of Jonathan Swift. From playful verses to sharp critiques of society, Swift's poems display his versatile talent and sharp observation. Readers are treated to a diverse range of poetic expressions, each capturing the essence of Swift's literary brilliance. A Modest Proposal: One of Swift's most famous and provocative works, "A Modest Proposal," takes on the dire social issue of poverty in Ireland. Through biting satire, Swift proposes a shocking solution to poverty, urging readers to confront the harsh realities faced by the impoverished in an unequal society. The Journal to Stella: In this series of letters, Jonathan Swift shares his intimate thoughts and experiences with Esther Johnson, affectionately known as Stella. The letters offer a glimpse into Swift's personal life, his literary pursuits, and his emotional connections, making them an insightful and touching aspect of his works. The collection "Selected Stories of Jonathan Swift Part I," authored by Jonathan Swift, brings together a selection of his literary works that exemplify his genius as a satirist and wordsmith. As an Irish author and clergyman, Swift's writings remain celebrated for their wit, wisdom, and sharp critique of the society and times in which he lived. Through "Three Prayers and Sermons," "The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1," "A Modest Proposal," and "The Journal to Stella," readers embark on a journey through Swift's multifaceted literary brilliance and explore the enduring impact of his work on literature and social commentary.

The World, the Text, and the Critic
The World, the Text, and the Critic

Author: Edward W. Said

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780674961876

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Said demonstrates that critical discourse has been strengthened by the writings of Derrida and Foucault and by influences like Marxism, structuralism, linguistics, and psychoanalysis. But, he argues, these forces have compelled literature to meet the requirements of a theory or system, ignoring complex affiliations binding the texts to the world.

The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal
The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal

Author: The J. Paul Getty Museum

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 1993-02-11

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0892362286

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The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal has been published annually since 1974. It contains scholarly articles and shorter notes pertaining to objects in the Museum’s seven curatorial departments: Antiquities, Manuscripts, Paintings, Drawings, Decorative Arts, Sculpture and Works of Art, and Photographs. The Journal includes an illustrated checklist of the Museum’s acquisitions for the precious year, a staff listing, and a statement by the Museum’s director outlining the year’s most important activities. Volume 20 of the J. Paul Getty Museum Journal contains an index to volumes 1 to 20 and includes articles by John Walsh, Carl Brandon Strehlke, Barbara Bohen, Kelly Pask, Suzanne Lewis, Elizabeth Pilliod, Anne Ratzki-Kraatz, Sharon K. Shore, Linda A. Strauss, Brian Considine, Arie Wallert, Richard Rand, And Jacky De Veer-Langezaal.

Household Politics
Household Politics

Author: Don Herzog

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0300180780

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Contends that, though early modern English canonical sources and sermons often urge the subordination of women, this was not indicative of public life, and that husbands, wives and servants often struggled over authority in the household.