Swift - Stephen, Leslie
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Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. Our readers see the books the same way that their first readers did decades or a hundred or more years ago. Books from that period are often spoiled by imperfections that did not exist in the original. Imperfections could be in the form of blurred text, photographs, or missing pages. It is highly unlikely that this would occur with one of our books. Our extensive quality control ensures that the readers of Trieste Publishing's books will be delighted with their purchase. Our staff has thoroughly reviewed every page of all the books in the collection, repairing, or if necessary, rejecting titles that are not of the highest quality. This process ensures that the reader of one of Trieste Publishing's titles receives a volume that faithfully reproduces the original, and to the maximum degree possible, gives them the experience of owning the original work.We pride ourselves on not only creating a pathway to an extensive reservoir of books of the finest quality, but also providing value to every one of our readers. Generally, Trieste books are purchased singly - on demand, however they may also be purchased in bulk. Readers interested in bulk purchases are invited to contact us directly to enquire about our tailored bulk rates.
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Leslie Stephen (1832-1904) was a distinguished English literary figure, critic, historian, and biographer whose works contributed significantly to Victorian literature. He was born into an illustrious intellectual family, which shaped his academic and philosophical outlook. Educated at Eton College and King's College, Cambridge, Stephen's scholarly pursuits led him to a life dedicated to letters. Known for his incisive criticism and profound understanding of the cultural ethos of his time, Stephen's works covered a vast array of subjects, from ethics to literature to mountaineering. Notably, his analytical prowess is exemplified in his text 'Swift' which provides an in-depth exploration of Jonathan Swift's life and legacy. The biography not only illuminates Swift's complex personality but also reflects on the moral and satirical elements of his writings, showcasing Stephen's penetrating literary style. Stephen served as the editor of the prestigious 'Cornhill Magazine' and was the first editor of the 'Dictionary of National Biography,' an invaluable resource that profiles the lives of those who shaped British history. His contributions to the field of biography and literary criticism remain invaluable, and his influence persisted through his daughters, the notable painter Vanessa Bell and the celebrated writer Virginia Woolf, ensuring that the Stephen family legacy continued to shape the world of arts and letters.