Publisher's Synopsis
""Verses On The Death Of Dr. S-"" is a poem written by Jonathan Swift in 1739. The poem was written in response to a maxim by French writer Francois de La Rochefoucauld. The maxim stated that ""In the misfortunes of our best friends, we always find something that is not displeasing to us."" Swift uses this maxim to reflect on the death of his friend, Dr. Sheridan, and the feelings of grief and guilt he experiences. The poem is a meditation on the nature of friendship, mortality, and the human condition. Swift's writing is characterized by its wit, humor, and keen observation of human behavior. ""Verses On The Death Of Dr. S-"" is a poignant and thought-provoking work that explores the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which we cope with loss and grief.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.
