Jonathan Swift, the Complete Poems

Jonathan Swift, the Complete Poems by Jonathan Swift is a comprehensive collection published by Yale University Press in 1983. This edition spans 956 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a complete view of Swift’s poetic works. Professor Pat Rogers has meticulously re-established the texts by referencing manuscripts and early editions, modernizing the spelling and including several poems that are collected here for the first time.

Readers will find that this volume not only presents Swift’s poetry but also includes extensive notes that reflect recent scholarship, providing a deeper understanding of Swift’s meaning. Additionally, the book features a Biographical Dictionary of Swift’s contemporaries, enriching the context of his work. This edition serves as a significant resource for those interested in the poetry of Jonathan Swift and the literary landscape of his time.