"Drawing on old maps, contemporary drawings and paintings, portraits and other archive material, the excellent Famous Authors series not only presents a factual outline of the writers? lives, but also conveys a clear visua... more »l picture of the social and historical background to their writing. Recommended for all ages." ?THE GOOD BOOK GUIDEAfter a brief career with the Anglican Church, Jonathan Swift turned his vocational energies toward writing, becoming one of the greatest satirists the world has ever known. He is most widely known for Gulliver?s Travels?a ruthless satirical masterpiece that ironically became a children?s story. In addition to his popularity in England and abroad, Swift also became a champion of his native land, writing mercilessly scathing criticisms of the English government?s treatment of the Irish. Despite his fame as a writer, details of his personal life are elusive to this day; there is much speculation and controversy surrounding his unusual relationships with two women.
Swift?s writing continues to intrigue and inspire readers today; his astute judgments of human nature are as valid now as the day they were written. His unfailing command of the English language and the direct power of his prose make Jonathan Swift?s work a perpetual monument to his fame.MAJOR WORKS:
Genres:Documentary Sub-Genres:Biography Studio:Kultur Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 06/26/2007 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 0hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English