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Jonathan Swift

Born in November 30, 1667 / Died in October 19, 1745 / Ireland / English

Jonathan Swift poet from Ireland was born on November 30, 1667, had 77 years and died on October 19, 1745. Poems were written in Neoclassical age mainly in English language. Dominant movement is theology.

Top ten poems Jonathan Swift

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The Lady's Dressing Room

... Her ointments, daubs, and paints and creams, ...

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To Stella, Who Collected and Transcribed His Poems

... Which manners, decency, and pride,Have taught from you the world to hide ...

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A Beautiful Young Nymph Going To Bed

... Pulls off with Care, and first displays 'em, ...

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A Satirical Elegy

... And, trust me, as the noise grows stronger, ...

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A Description of a City Shower

... Sweepings from Butchers Stalls, Dung, Guts, and Blood, ...

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Stella's Birthday March 13, 1719

... (That either nymph might have her swain,) ...

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The Place of the Damned

... Damned poets, damned critics, damned blockheads, damned knaves, ...

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Verses on the Death of Doctor Swift

... 'Twas he that writ the Drapier's letters!""He should have left them for his betters ...

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On Stella's Birth-Day 1719

... (That either Nymph might have her Swain,) ...

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Oysters

... She'll be fruitful, never fear her ...

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