The Journal to Stella
Between 1710 and 1713 Jonathan Swift was in London, working for the Tory ministry of Harley and St. John, and every few days he wrote a long letter to Esther Johnson, the Stella of his poems, and her companion Rebecca Dingley in Dublin. These letters, edited with an introduction and notes by George A. Aitken in 1901, form the Journal to Stella. They record dinners with ministers, political intrigue, gossip, pamphlet wars, illnesses and the weather, mixed with teasing affection written in a private baby language. Intimate and unguarded, the journal gives an unmatched picture of Swift at the height of his influence and of London politics under Queen Anne. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Journal to Stella
The Journal to Stella by Jonathan Swift can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Journal to Stella online?
Yes. The Journal to Stella opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Journal to Stella free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Journal to Stella is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Journal to Stella in the public domain?
Yes. The Journal to Stella by Jonathan Swift is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Journal to Stella?
About 15 h 56 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Journal to Stella?
The Journal to Stella by Jonathan Swift is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
