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The Essential Writings of Jonathan Swift: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions),Used
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This Norton Critical Edition is the fullest singlevolume collection of Jonathan Swift's writings, encompassing not only the major prose satiresA Tale of the Tub, Gullivers Travels, and A Modest Proposalbut also a large number of other works, including his most important poems and political writings. The texts are accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations by Ian Higgins, thirty illustrations, and a full introduction by Claude Rawson. This is an indispensable edition for scholar and student alike. Contexts features a generous selection of contemporary materials, among them Swift's letters, autobiographical documents, and personal writings.Criticism provides readers with a wide chronological and thematic range of scholarly interpretations, divided into two sections. The first, 17451940, includes assessments by Henry Fielding, Samuel Johnson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Makepeace Thackeray, D. H. Lawrence, W. B. Yeats, F. R. Leavis, and Andr Breton, among others. The second, After 1940, is by subject and collects critical discussions of A Tale of the Tub, the poems, the English and Irish politics, and Gullivers Travels, by Hugh Kenner, Marcus Walsh, Irvin Ehrenpreis, Penelope Wilson, Derek Mahon, S. J. Connolly, George Orwell, R. S. Crane, Jenny Mezciems, Ian Higgins, and Claude Rawson.A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included. 1 map, illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is included in The Essential Writings of Jonathan Swift? A: This Norton Critical Edition includes major prose satires like A Tale of the Tub and Gulliver’s Travels, important poems, political writings, and contemporary materials, along with scholarly interpretations and illustrations.
- Q: Who is the author of The Essential Writings of Jonathan Swift? A: The author is Jonathan Swift, a prominent writer known for his satirical works and political commentary.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The publication date of this edition is February 19, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does The Essential Writings of Jonathan Swift have? A: This edition contains 944 pages.
- Q: Is The Essential Writings of Jonathan Swift a hardcover or paperback? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: What type of content can I find in the 'Criticism' section? A: The 'Criticism' section features a variety of scholarly interpretations divided into two parts: assessments from 1745 to 1940 and discussions after 1940, covering themes from Swift's works.
- Q: Does this edition include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition includes thirty illustrations to complement the text.
- Q: Is there a bibliography included? A: Yes, a selected bibliography is included to provide additional resources for further reading.
- Q: Who contributed to the annotations in this edition? A: The annotations in this edition are provided by Ian Higgins.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for both scholars and students? A: Yes, this edition is designed to be indispensable for both scholars and students studying Jonathan Swift's works.