| Author |
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 |
| Author |
Daly, J. Bowles (John Bowles) |
| Title |
Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift (Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The drapier's letters -- The address to the jury -- Swift's description of Quilca -- Answer to a paper -- Maxims controlled -- A short view of the state of Ireland, 1727 -- The story of the injured lady -- The answer to the injured lady -- A letter to the Archbishop of Dublin, concerning the weavers -- Two letters on subjects relative to the improvement of Ireland -- The present miserable state of Ireland -- "A proposal for the universal use of Irish manufactures" -- A modest proposal, 1729 -- A character, panegyric, and description of the Legion club, 1736 -- On doing good.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift (Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734)" by J. Bowles Daly is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book analyzes the socio-political climate of Ireland during the early 18th century as expressed through the writings of Jonathan Swift, particularly focusing on issues of governance, economic distress, and the treatment of the Irish people under British rule. It explores Swift's influence as a writer and political commentator, making it a vital text for understanding the complexities of Irish history. The opening of this work introduces Swift's early political career and the political landscape during the reigns of William III and Anne, touching on the shifting dynamics between the Whigs and Tories. It emphasizes Swift's transition from being associated with the Whigs to aligning with the Tories as he experienced neglect from political figures, exploring his resolve to support Irish interests against British oppression. Swift's writings, particularly the "Drapier's Letters," serve as a powerful reflection of the injustices faced by the Irish population, foreshadowing the galvanizing effect he would have on national consciousness and the calls for reform in the face of exploitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Ireland -- History -- 18th century
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| Subject |
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37156 |
| Release Date |
Aug 21, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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