Stella and Vanessa: A Romance of the Days of Swift is a novel written by Lady Duff Gordon and published in 1853. The book is set in the early 18th century and follows the love story of two women, Stella and Vanessa, who are both in love with the famous Irish writer and satirist, Jonathan Swift. The novel is a fictionalized account of the real-life relationship between Swift and two women, Esther Vanhomrigh (who went by the nickname Vanessa) and Hester Johnson (who went by the nickname Stella). The book explores the complex emotions and relationships between the three characters, as well as the political and social climate of the time.Lady Duff Gordon's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the period and its characters. The novel is also notable for its exploration of same-sex relationships, which was a taboo subject at the time of its publication. Overall, Stella and Vanessa is a captivating historical romance that offers a unique perspective on the life and loves of one of Ireland's most famous writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.