The Mind and Art of Jonathan SwiftMethuen, 1953 - 400 pages |
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... took no or very perfunctory examinations , having all but quali- fied for the degree at Trinity College , Dublin , in 1689 . Left Sir William Temple , returning shortly to Ireland . Ordained a deacon in the established church . Ordained ...
... took no or very perfunctory examinations , having all but quali- fied for the degree at Trinity College , Dublin , in 1689 . Left Sir William Temple , returning shortly to Ireland . Ordained a deacon in the established church . Ordained ...
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... took place during this conference confirmed Swift's worst fears . Godol- phin opened by belittling the entire matter : in England , not one clergyman was a shilling the better for the queen's grant . He came finally to the point : he ...
... took place during this conference confirmed Swift's worst fears . Godol- phin opened by belittling the entire matter : in England , not one clergyman was a shilling the better for the queen's grant . He came finally to the point : he ...
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... Took up the editorship of the Examiner , the tory journal , having definitely renounced the whigs . Gave over the ... took refuge in a Berkshire parsonage . Death of Queen Anne and fall of the tories . Left his Berkshire retreat ...
... Took up the editorship of the Examiner , the tory journal , having definitely renounced the whigs . Gave over the ... took refuge in a Berkshire parsonage . Death of Queen Anne and fall of the tories . Left his Berkshire retreat ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 3 |
CONTROLLING IDEAS | 49 |
YEARS OF ACTIVITY AND SUSPENSE | 101 |
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