Introduction Did Jonathan Swift's literary works reflect the life and times in which he lived? While researching for this paper I have read many criticisms, biographies and articles. In reading those I have come to the conclusion that his works clearly represented his life and times. I hope that by the end of this paper you agree. Biography Jonathan Swift was born only 7 months after his father's death, on November 30th, 1667. His mother raised Jonathan …showed first 75 words of 2538 total…

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