Publisher's Synopsis
""The Journal to Stella"" is a collection of letters written by Jonathan Swift to Esther Johnson, a woman he affectionately called Stella. The letters were written between 1710 and 1713, during Swift's time in London as a political and literary figure. The letters are intimate and personal, detailing Swift's daily life, his thoughts on politics and literature, and his relationship with Stella. The letters are written in a playful and witty style, and provide a unique insight into Swift's personality and the social and political climate of the time. The collection has been praised for its literary quality and its historical significance, and is considered a classic of English literature.O Lord, here is but a trifle of my letter written yet; what shall Presto do for prattle-prattle, to entertain MD? The talk now grows fresher of the Duke of Ormond for Ireland; though Mr. Addison says he hears it will be in commission, and Lord Galway[11] one. These letters of mine are a sort of journal, where matters open by degrees; and, as I tell true or false, you will find by the event whether my intelligence be good; but I do not care twopence whether it be or no.--At night. To-day I was all about St. Paul's, and up at the top like a fool, with Sir Andrew Fountaine and two more; and spent seven shillings for my dinner like a puppy: this is the second time he has served me so; but I will never do it again, though all mankind should persuade me, unconsidering puppies!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.
