Publisher's Synopsis
""Verses On The Death Of Dr. S-: Occasioned By Reading A Maxim In Rochefoulcault"" is a poem written by Jonathan Swift in 1739. The poem was inspired by a maxim written by French author Fran�����ois de La Rochefoucauld, which Swift read shortly after the death of his friend, Dr. William Sherlock. The poem is a eulogy to Dr. S- and reflects on the nature of death and the inevitability of mortality. Swift's use of language is both poignant and reflective, as he contemplates the fleeting nature of human life and the importance of cherishing the time we have. The poem is a tribute to a lost friend and a meditation on the fragility of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
