Swift: The Man, his Works, and the Age

<p>First published in 1962, <i>Mr Swift and his Contemporaries, </i>is the first of three volumes providing a detailed exploration of the events of Swift’s life. </p><p>This volume is a thorough insight into the historical and social setting of Swift’s life, the evolution of his character, and the composition and interpretation of his works. It includes a wealth of material concerning Swift’s family and career, his emotional and sexual life, his relationship with Sir William Temple, and the design and meaning of both <i>A Tale of a Tub </i>and <i>The Battle of the Books</i>. </p><p><em>Mr Swift and his Contemporaries </em>is ideal for anyone with an interest in Swift’s life, work, and the period in which he lived. </p>