The Case of Jonathan Swift delves into the life and works of the celebrated Anglo-Irish satirist, Jonathan Swift. Through a critical lens, George Milbry Gould examines Swift's complex character, literary contributions, and the historical context that shaped his writing. This biography explores Swift's most famous works, including "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal," analyzing their satirical intent and enduring relevance. Gould provides insights into Swift's personal struggles, his relationships with prominent figures of his time, and his profound impact on English literature. This book offers a nuanced perspective on a literary giant whose sharp wit and social commentary continue to resonate with readers today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.