A complete collection of genteel and ingenious conversation

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A complete collection of genteel and ingenious conversation

Jonathan Swift (Simon Wagstaff) ; with a new introduction by the Rt Hon. Michael Foot

(For her own good : a series of conduct books)

Thoemmes Press, 1995

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A collection of genteel and ingenious conversation

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Note

"This is a reprint of the 1755 edition"--T.p. verso

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Jonathan Swift, one of the most important prose stylists of the 18th century, here creates a guide to the spoken word in this prescriptive pattern for correct conversation. Michael Foot's introduction examines Swift's style and his political influence.

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  • NCID
    BA25688104
  • ISBN
    • 1855063808
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Bristol
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiii, 100-296 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
  • Classification
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