Swift: The Man, his Works, and the Age - Volume One: Mr Swift and his Contemporaries

First published in 1962, Mr Swift and his Contemporaries, is the first of three volumes providing a detailed exploration of the events of Swift-s life.

This volume is a thorough insight into the historical and social setting of Swift-s life, the evolution of his character, and the composition and interpretation of his works. It includes a wealth of material concerning Swift-s family and career, his emotional and sexual life, his relationship with Sir William Temple, and the design and meaning of both A Tale of a Tub and The Battle of the Books.

Mr Swift and his Contemporaries is ideal for anyone with an interest in Swift-s life, work, and the period in which he lived.