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Book SynopsisA rich and riveting portrait of the man behind
Gulliver’s Travels, by a “vivid, ardent, and engaging” (
New York Times Book Review) author.
Trade Review"Stubbs’s in-depth analysis of the vast cultural impact of Swift’s many works is impressive, as are his portraits of Swift’s literary acquaintances… This astute portrait of a complicated man who wanted to defend his homeland…is truly masterful. A rich and sweeping story superbly told." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Vivid…exacting and thought-provoking… Stubbs excels at showing how Swift became ‘the most notorious writer of his day.’" -- Publishers Weekly
"One of the many virtues of John Stubb’s compendious, deeply researched and absorbing biography is that it illuminates the events not just of Swift’s life but of the world before and around him....In this superb biography, Stubbs succeeds in enabling us to understand the complexities and character of this greatest of writers." -- The Times
