Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish writer who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift".
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 2
Explore the tumultuous relationship between church and state in Ireland through a collection of political pamphlets, where key figures debate religious tests and their impact on a nation divided.
By Jonathan Swift
A Modest Proposal For preventing the children of poor people in Ireland, from being a burden on their parents or country, and for making them beneficial to the publick
In a darkly humorous critique of society, a shocking proposal is presented as a solution to poverty, suggesting the unthinkable to force reflection on moral responsibility.
By Jonathan Swift
Three Prayers and Sermons
Prayers of hope and sermons filled with sharp criticism confront faith and failings in early 18th-century society.
By Jonathan Swift
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. - Volume 07 Historical and Political Tracts-Irish
** In a time of oppression, a lone writer uses his words as weapons to fight for the rights of his people against a powerful empire.
By Jonathan Swift
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Jonathan Swift
Explore a giant collection of writings, filled with satire and wit, that exposes the follies of humanity and societal absurdities from centuries past.
By Jonathan Swift
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1
In a world questioning faith, writings emerge arguing for the necessity of religion to keep society in order.
By Jonathan Swift
The Bickerstaff-Partridge Papers
In a battle of wits and almanacs, a phony fortune-teller hilariously predicts an actual astrologer's demise, leading to comical chaos as the victim fights to prove he's not dead yet.
By Jonathan Swift
The Journal to Stella
Read about a special friendship told through intimate letters, revealing secrets, political drama, and longings from London's high society.
By Jonathan Swift
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings
Uncover the secret rivalries and political strategy that decided the fate of a nation as witnessed by a key person on the inside.
By Jonathan Swift
Polite Conversation in Three Dialogues
Get ready for a whirlwind of witty banter and social satire as characters navigate the absurdities of polite society.
By Jonathan Swift
Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World
A sea captain washes ashore in a land of miniature people and finds himself caught in their amusing, yet complicated world.
By Jonathan Swift
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 The Drapier's Letters
An advocate risks everything, igniting a nation's fury against corruption to protect its financial future.
By Jonathan Swift
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Jonathan Swift
Explore a world of satire, politics, and human nature that has captivated readers for generations.
By Jonathan Swift
Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift (Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734)
Witness a writer's political journey intertwined with a nation's struggle against oppression.
By Jonathan Swift
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 09 Contributions to The Tatler, The Examiner, The Spectator, and The Intelligencer
Enter a world of sharp wit and social critique as a masterful writer dissects the follies of society and the intricacies of political life in 18th-century England.
By Jonathan Swift
Gulliver's Travels
A shipwrecked doctor stumbles upon lands inhabited by miniature people, sparking a witty critique of humanity through bizarre encounters and political absurdities.
By Jonathan Swift
Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Regions of the World
Embark on an extraordinary voyage, where a man encounters miniature people and giants, forcing him to confront the strange realities of human nature and society.
By Jonathan Swift
The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 1
Experience a literary time capsule filled with clever verses that lampoon society and human behavior from centuries past.
By Jonathan Swift
The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2
Venture into a world of 18th-century verse where love, friendship, and society's quirks are examined through a sharply satirical lens.
By Jonathan Swift
A Tale of a Tub
In a world of literary egos and social complexities, a writer's sharp wit cuts through the surface, exposing the ridiculousness of human behavior and the follies of society.
By Jonathan Swift