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The collection features sixty-five letters from Jonathan Swift to Esther Johnson, affectionately known as Stella, detailing their lifelong relationship. Initially a mentor, Swift nurtured Stella's education and artistic interests. His letters reveal a deep affection, particularly when he intervened to prevent a marriage proposal from another suitor. While there are no direct accounts from Stella, Swift's writings vividly portray her as loyal, kind, and intelligent. The correspondence offers a unique glimpse into their bond and the complexities of their friendship over the years.
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A Journal to Stella, Jonathan Swift
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- A Journal to Stella
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan Swift
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9781513218892
- Series
- Description
- The collection features sixty-five letters from Jonathan Swift to Esther Johnson, affectionately known as Stella, detailing their lifelong relationship. Initially a mentor, Swift nurtured Stella's education and artistic interests. His letters reveal a deep affection, particularly when he intervened to prevent a marriage proposal from another suitor. While there are no direct accounts from Stella, Swift's writings vividly portray her as loyal, kind, and intelligent. The correspondence offers a unique glimpse into their bond and the complexities of their friendship over the years.