Jonathan Swift documentary

Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 - 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, author, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet, and Anglican cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift".
Swift is remembered for works such as A Tale of a Tub (1704), An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity (1712), Gulliver's Travels (1726), and A Modest Proposal (1729). He is regarded by the Encyclopædia Britannica as the foremost prose satirist in the English language, and is less well known for his poetry. He originally published all of his works under pseudonyms-such as Lemuel Gulliver, Isaac Bickerstaff, M. B. Drapier-or anonymously. He was a master of two styles of satire, the Horatian and Juvenalian styles.
His deadpan, ironic writing style, particularly in A Modest Proposal, has led to such satire being subsequently termed "Swiftian".
Jonathan Swift documentary
1999

[@jacquetracy3194]

I have a print of the picture of Swift and Stella. I have had it since 1975. I love it so much. I have always wondered where the painting is located. Thank you for this story. Now my print has so much more meaning to me.

[@SCP-1762-BOL]

Thanks for uploading, I wanted to do some background research on A Modest Proposal

[@damienflinter4585]

His masterpiece, I believe.
Too much preoccupation with his private life in this documentary..borders on prurient gossip.

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

Fascinating. Enjoyed every supposition....I'm sure Swift would have, as well!

[@mckavitt13]

Many thanks for this erudite, informative documentary.

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[@ivanlloyd5345]

I love these old documentaries that treat the subject seriously and in depth, unlike some you find on RUclips that expect you to learn bout something or someone in 30 seconds. Oddly this doco doesn’t explore his writing but learning about the man behind the literature is valuable.

[@aboodyabdulqadir5487]

just discovered this channel, amazing stuff u guys r doin

[@AuthorDocumentaries]

Thank you. Glad you're enjoying it 👍

[@martini3524]

A very interesting documentary. I have learned a great deal. It's interesting to know that coffee was a popular drink back then.

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[@M4monica1]

please please please a video on S. T. coleridge

[@vincentvanwyk5522]

Thanks. Can you upload Hossick's documentary on Dante if you can get it?

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[@vincentvanwyk5522]

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[@steveosullivan5262]

Have to think the Clare dude is from the once mighty Clare family that came over with William in 1066. Just has that look.

[@roccoliuzzi8394]

From my readings Swift may have suffered from what these days call dementia at the end of his life.

[@devikabrendon7198]

Swift was nearly 80 when he died - far outliving many of his contemporaries.

[@1952jodianne]

He was nearly 78. I am descended from Swift's youngest paternal uncle, Adam Swift, who practiced law, through his daughter, Anne Swift Perry. Our family doesn't suffer from dementia, in fact, we kind of enjoy it. Encountering talking horses in our dreams is a trait, or affliction, that has affected many individuals in our family for generations, including myself.@@devikabrendon7198

[@1952jodianne]

Of course, if Dean Swift wasn't actually a Swift, but rather a Temple bastard, that would somewhat change my perspective. I would be, genetically, still a Swift, but he would not. Very confusing!

[@itchygonads]

Could you maybe add English subtitles? Thanks a lot for sharing 😊

[@sonjawhite5815]

Thank you so much for these old documentaries Lots of love x

[@AuthorDocumentaries]

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[@michaeldillon3113]

Excellent synopsis of Swift's life . Thank you .

[@MakBOB]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AuthorDocumentaries]

My pleasure 👍

[@ellie698]

Thank you! Wonderful documentary 🙏

[@janethayes5941]

So interesting to learn about a writers life.

[@tarnopol]

Swift called it 300 years ago-our species moral progress won’t ever catch up to our technical progress, so, in the end, we’ll Laputa ourselves. Correct.

[@yohei72]

Very soon, in fact! At least as measured on an historical scale.

[@harperwelch5147]

Why is this version of his life focused on his love life not his literary life? Weird.

[@josephineschwenckert7340]

I agree! Way too much time spent on the two women in his life and not on his literary works.

[@1952jodianne]

Why did Swift give his female friends pseudonyms?

[@rmd9746]

the narrator of his writings reminds me of Sideshow Bob

[@stonerhistory8742]

who is Dean swift?

[@1952jodianne]

Seriously? Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral - Dublin.

[@tommythevenot7617]

Lol, I’m going use that one on my lady. “Hey baby, I want to drink your coffee.”