Memoirs of Jonathan Swift, D.d., Dean of St Patrick''s, Dublin - Volume Set Memoirs of Jonathan Swift, D.d., Dean of St Patrick s,

Informationen zum Autor Walter Scott was born on August 15, 1771, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was a renowned historical novelist, poet, and legal professional, serving in roles such as advocate, Sheriff-Depute, and Clerk of Session. Scott also served in the British Militia during the French Revolutionary Wars, where he held the rank of Quartermaster. His literary works, particularly his historical novels, helped define the genre and were crucial in the development of Romantic literature. Scott's writing, often focused on Scottish history and culture, resonated with readers and cemented his reputation as a major literary figure. In addition to his literary career, he was married to Charlotte Carpenter. Scott spent his later years at his estate, Abbotsford, in Scotland, where he passed away on September 21, 1832. His contributions to literature, especially through his exploration of history and romance, continue to influence writers and readers today. His legacy endures, celebrated for its depth, storytelling, and portrayal of Scotland s rich heritage. Klappentext Sir Walter Scott's two-volume biography of the great Irish satirist Jonathan Swift (1667 1745)! first published in 1826. Zusammenfassung Irish writer and satirist Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) is best known for his book Gulliver's Travels, but he was also an energetic political activist and campaigner on Irish issues. In this two-volume biography, first published in 1826, Sir Walter Scott discusses Swift's life and legacy. Inhaltsverzeichnis Advertisement; 1. Swift's parentage and birth; 2. Swift goes to Ireland with Lord Berkeley; 3. Swift's journey to England, in 1710; 4. Swift takes possession of his Deanery; 5. Swift's first acquaintance with Miss Vanbomrigh.

Product details

• Authors: Sir Walter Scott, Walter Scott
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108034180
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03418-0
• No. of pages: 326
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies; Memoirs of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St Patrick's, Dublin 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures, Biography: literary, Biography: writers