This comprehensive collection of the works of Jonathan Swift includes some of his most celebrated and influential writings, such as A Tale of a Tub, The Battle of the Books, and A Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operation of the Spirit. With his characteristic wit and intelligence, Swift provides insightful commentary on politics, religion, and culture, while showcasing his extraordinary skills as a satirist and polemicist. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.