Jonathan Swift

Nokes, David

Paperback (17 Jul 2014)

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Publisher's Synopsis

David Nokes presents a gripping and authoritative portrait of Swift in his multifarious roles as satirist, politician, churchman and friend. Drawing on the most recent scholarship, he seeks in particular to re-establish a proper balance between Swift's public and private lives.

'The best biography of Swift to date.' Michael Foot, Observer

'David Nokes's book is splendid.' Denis Donoghue, London Review of Books

'Should remain the standard one-volume Life for years to come.' New York Times

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Faber & Faber

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Book information

ISBN:	9780571317615
Publisher:	Faber & Faber
Imprint:	Faber & Faber
Pub date:	17 Jul 2014
DEWEY:	828.5
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	456
Weight:	490g
Height:	198mm
Width:	129mm
Spine width:	36mm