Irish writers: Jonathan Swift.

By Claudia.
  • Jonathan Swift's birth

    Jonathan Swift's birth

    Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin, Ireland. His father died before he was born, so his uncle helped support his education
  • He began studying at Trinity College Dublin.

    He began studying at Trinity College Dublin.

    In 1682, Swift began studying at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned his degree. After finishing his studies, he moved to England and worked as a secretary for a politician. During this time, he started writing essays and satirical texts, which criticized politics and society.
  • He published "A Tale of Tub" and "The Battle of the Books"

    He published "A Tale of Tub" and "The Battle of the Books"

    He published two important satirical works that made him well known in literary circles.
  • He became Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral

    He became Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral

    In 1713, Swift returned to Dublin and became Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a position he held for the rest of his life. In his later years, he suffered from health problems.
  • He published "Gulliver's Travels.

    He published "Gulliver's Travels.

    It is his most famous book. It tells the story of a man who visits imaginary lands, including one with very small people and another with giants. The book was a great success and is still popular today.
  • Death of Jonathan Swift.

    Death of Jonathan Swift.

    When he died, he left money to build a hospital for people with mental illnesses, a cause he deeply cared about