Charged with the tutorship of Temple's young ward,Esther Johnson,“Stella ÷Temple died in1699
❖ Charged with the tutorship of Temple’s young ward, Esther Johnson, “Stella” ❖ Temple died in 1699
moved back to Ireland,working at various posts in the Church. In 1704,two satirical pieces- Tale of the Tub and Battle of the Books-earned him some renown (and some enemies)
❖ moved back to Ireland, working at various posts in the Church. ❖ In 1704, two satirical pieces - Tale of the Tub and Battle of the Books - earned him some renown (and some enemies)
*returning to England intermittently became intimate with the Augustan wits and literary men of the day -Addison,Steele, Pope and Congreve
❖ returning to England intermittently ❖ became intimate with the Augustan wits and literary men of the day - Addison, Steele, Pope and Congreve
Attacked on the Whigs Switched over the Tories completely and put his skills at their disposal by 1710
❖ Attacked on the Whigs ❖ Switched over the Tories completely and put his skills at their disposal by 1710
death of Queen Anne in 1714 the Tories fell from favor Swift returned to Ireland served as Dean of St.Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin for the rest of his life remained bitter but quiet for several years
❖ death of Queen Anne in 1714 ❖ the Tories fell from favor ❖ Swift returned to Ireland ❖ served as Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin for the rest of his life ❖ remained bitter but quiet for several years