Jonathan Swift

1667–1745

1 series 6 books in order 5 standalone books

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet and cleric who became Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin. He wrote first for the Whigs, then for the Tories. He is remembered for works including Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, A Journal to Stella, Drapier's Letters, The Battle of the Books, and A Tale of a Tub.

Born: 1667
Known for: Altemus' One Syllable Series

Series by Jonathan Swift

Altemus' One Syllable Series

6 books in order · 1899–1900

A child's life of Christ

1899
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Gulliver's Travels

Year unknown · Jonathan Swift

"Gulliver’s Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726, is a parody of traveler’s tales and a satire of human nature. The story follows…
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The pilgrim's progress

Year unknown · John Bunyan

The pilgrim's progress is a 1899 book by John Bunyan. It is part of the series Altemus' One Syllable Series. Catalog genres: Religion & Spirituality,…
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A child's story of the Old Testament

1900
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Robinson Crusoe

Year unknown · Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe is a 1900 book by Daniel Defoe. It is part of the series Altemus' One Syllable Series. Catalog genres: Children's, Adventure. The…
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How many books has Jonathan Swift written?

We list 6 books by Jonathan Swift across 1 series, published between 1704–1900 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jonathan Swift's books?

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