Swirls and secrets: the mysteries of Jonathan Swift's love letters

In Swift's letters to his adored Stella, we see an elaborate combination of language and code to tease his reader but still communicate intimacy. The denial of full disclosure and the refusal to reveal all is part of the game of seduction.
Date Published: 14 February 2011
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Contributors: Abigail Williams
In Collection(s): Jonathan Swift
Keywords: letters, Swift, #greatwriters, letters, valentine, love, romance, literature
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