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Swift's Verse: An Essay
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Literary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781026021941
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 426
Weight: 1.70
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Swift's Verse: An Essay is a comprehensive critical study of the poetic works of Jonathan Swift, providing a scholarly exploration of one of the 18th century's most complex literary figures. Author Francis Elrington Ball offers a detailed chronological analysis, tracing Swift's development from his early Pindaric odes to the sophisticated and often biting satirical verses of his maturity. While Swift is widely celebrated for his prose, this work demonstrates the equal importance of his poetry in understanding his creative genius and his role in the Augustan age.
The essay delves into the historical and personal contexts that informed Swift's writing, shedding light on his political involvements and social observations. Ball's expertise allows for a meticulous attribution of various poems, clarifying the boundaries of the Swiftian canon. This study is an essential resource for those interested in the history of satire, 18th-century British and Irish literature, and the enduring legacy of the author of Gulliver's Travels. By examining the technical mastery and rhetorical power of his lines, Swift's Verse: An Essay elevates the reader's appreciation for Swift's contributions to the English poetic tradition.
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