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Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) - Coggle Diagram
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
Swift's Godson :arrow_right:
Thomas Sheridan (1719-1788)
Youth
Born and raised in Ireland
Studied mainly in Ireland
Career
Started as an actor
Wrote "The Brave Irishman" (1738)
Became the manager of the Dublin theatre (1740)
Became a tecaher in England (1758)
Founded an academy
Returned to Dublin theatre (1771)
Manager of Theatre Royal from 1778-1881
Beliefs and influence
Considered to be the next Shakespeare
Importance and development of public speaking skills
Influenced the British education system
Belived that elucation wasn't only restricted to the voice
Important works
"A Course of Lectures on Elocution" (1762)
"A Plan of Education" (1769)
"Lectures on the Art of Reading" (1775)
"A General Dictionary of the English Language" (1780)
Youth
Born in Dublin, 30 November 1667
Secretary for William Temple
Studied theology
Career
Vicar of Kilroot, near Belfast, in 1695
Reputation as a writer in 1704
Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin (1713)
Important works
”A Tale of a Tub" (1704)
"An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity" (1712)
"Gulliver's Travels" (1726)
"A Modest Proposal" (1729)
Characteristics
Politically active
Irish patriot
Supported The Glorius Revolution
Sarcastic tone
Satirical techniques
Playful, creative and funny
Legacy
Inspiration to John Ruskin and George Orwell
Most popular Irish author
Important role in pop culture