Publisher's Synopsis

Cadenus and Vanessa is a satirical poem written by the famous Irish author Jonathan Swift. The poem tells the story of a young woman named Vanessa, who falls in love with her tutor, a man named Cadenus. As their relationship develops, Vanessa discovers that Cadenus is actually a pseudonym for her close friend and mentor, the poet and satirist Swift himself.The poem is written in a playful and witty tone, with Swift poking fun at the conventions of love and courtship in his time. He also uses the poem to explore deeper themes, such as the nature of identity and the power dynamics in relationships.Cadenus and Vanessa was first published in 1726 and quickly became a popular work. It has since been celebrated for its clever wordplay, its subversive commentary on gender and power, and its unique blend of satire and romance.Wisdom's Above Suspecting Wiles; The Queen Of Learning Gravely Smiles, Down From Olympus Comes With Joy, Mistakes Vanessa For A Boy; Then Sows Within Her Tender Mind Seeds Long Unknown To Womankind.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419111501
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 48
Weight: 99g
Height: 234mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 2mm