The Works of Jonathan Swift: Journal to Stella (Letter Xxxviii-Lxv). Tracts, Political and Historical, Prior to the Accession of George I. the Exam

Book excerpt: This volume gathers together some of the greatest works of one of the most celebrated satirists in the English language. It includes Swift's famous 'Journal to Stella' letters, as well as a selection of his trenchant political tracts. Edited and introduced by Sir Walter Scott, this collection offers readers a unique opportunity to delve into the mind of a true literary genius. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.