by David Nokes (Author)
Dr Nokes presents a portrait of Swift in his multifarious roles as satirist, politician, churchman, and friend. In particular, he seeks to re-establish a proper balance between Swift's public and private lives. 'should remain the standard one-volume life for years to come.' John Gross, The New York Times
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Dec 1985
ISBN 10: 0198128347
ISBN 13: 9780198128342
Book Overview: Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Biography