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

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Description : 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.

Contributor(s) : Abigail Williams

In collections(s) : Jonathan Swift

Cite : Swirls and secrets: the mysteries of Jonathan Swift's love letters by Abigail Williams at http://media.podcasts.ox.ac.uk/devoff/oxford_abridged/2011-02-14_williams_swift.mp3 via http://writersinspire.org. Accessed Friday, 24th May 2013

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