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100 1 _aSwift, Jonathan,
_d1667-1745
245 1 4 _aThe Journal to Stella
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Journal_to_Stella
500 _aRelease date is 2003-07-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Les Bowler
520 _a"The Journal to Stella" by Jonathan Swift is a collection of letters written in the early 18th century, focusing on the correspondence between Swift and his close friend Esther Johnson, affectionately known as Stella. The journal highlights their unique friendship, capturing a rich blend of personal reflections, daily observations, and various societal contexts in which Swift found himself. Through these letters, readers can glean insights into Swift's thoughts on his life, his whimsical yet serious nature, and the intertwining of his public interactions with private affections. At the start of the correspondence, Swift details his journey to London and the initial encounters he has with various notable figures. He shares observations on the political atmosphere and personal relationships while expressing a sense of longing for Stella's company. The opening letters illustrate his day-to-day activities and concerns regarding both professional matters and personal affections, including updates about their mutual acquaintances and agile commentary on the political landscape. Through these early exchanges, readers are introduced to Swift's candid writing style and his nuanced affections for Stella, setting the stage for the deeper exploration of their bond throughout the journal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJohnson, Esther, 1681-1728 -- Correspondence
653 _aSwift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 -- Correspondence
653 _aAuthors, Irish -- 18th century -- Correspondence
700 1 _aAitken, George Atherton,
_d1860-1917
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4208
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