Ehrenpreis provides a comprehensive and insightful biography of Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver's Travels and one of the most important writers of the 18th century. In this first volume, he examines Swift's early life and career, his relationships with other writers of the day, and his political and social views. Ehrenpreis's lively prose and meticulous research make this a fascinating and engaging read. 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 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. 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.