Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift (1667–1745) was a Kingdom of Ireland poet, novelist and satirist.

Also recorded as M. B. Drapier; Lemuel Gulliver; Simon Wagstaff.

Overview

Work is classified under satire, pritcha and polemical lampoon. Works named in the authority record include Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal and A Tale of a Tub. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Anglo-Irish satirist and essayist (1667–1745)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jonathan Swift”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q41166: Jonathan Swift

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