Journal to Stella

Jonathan Swift

• Publisher: CLXBX
• Year: 2026
• Topic: History
• eBook ISBN:
  9785395106216
• Subtopic: Historical Biographies
• Index: History

Journal to Stella by Jonathan Swift is a fascinating and deeply personal collection of letters that offers readers a rare glimpse into the private life and mind of one of the greatest writers of the eighteenth century. Written between 1710 and 1713, these letters were addressed to Esther Johnson—affectionately called "Stella"—Swift's close companion and trusted confidante. Composed while Swift was living in London, the journal records his daily experiences, thoughts, and observations during a crucial period of political and literary activity in Britain. Through these lively entries, Swift describes the bustling world of London society, his interactions with prominent political leaders, and the shifting atmosphere of public affairs. The letters reveal the author moving within influential circles while maintaining his characteristic wit and sharp intelligence. Unlike Swift's famous satirical works, Journal to Stella reveals a far more intimate side of the writer. The tone is playful, affectionate, and conversational, filled with private jokes, humorous remarks, and moments of tenderness directed toward Stella and her companion Rebecca Dingley. This unique style allows readers to witness Swift not as the formidable satirist but as a warm, attentive friend sharing the details of his everyday life. The journal also serves as an important historical document. Swift's observations provide insight into the political tensions, social customs, and cultural life of early eighteenth-century Britain. His accounts of meetings with ministers, writers, and public figures offer a vivid picture of the intellectual and political climate of the time. At the heart of the work lies the enduring connection between Swift and Stella. Through his affectionate language and constant communication, readers glimpse a relationship marked by loyalty, humor, and deep emotional attachment. Charming, candid, and historically rich, Journal to Stella stands as one of the most revealing personal records in English literature. It offers not only a portrait of Jonathan Swift the man, but also an intimate window into the social and political world in which he lived and wrote.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• 1. Letter 1 – September 2, 1710
• 2. Letter 2 – September 9, 1710
• 3. Letter 3 – September 9-21, 1710
• 4. Letter 4 – September 21-30, 1710
• 5. Letter 5 – September 30 - October 10, 1710
• 6. Letter 6 – October 10-19, 1710
• 7. Letter 7 – October 19-31, 1710
• 8. Letter 8 – October 31 - November 11, 1710
• 9. Letter 9 – November 11-24, 1710
• 10. Letter 10 – November 25 - December 9, 1710
• 11. Letter 11 – December 9-23, 1710
• 12. Letter 12 – December 23, 1710 - January 4, 1711
• 13. Letter 13 – January 4-16, 1711
• 14. Letter 14 – January 16-30, 1711
• 15. Letter 15 – January 31 - February 10, 1711
• 16. Letter 16 – February 10-24, 1711
• 17. Letter 17 – February 24 - March 10, 1711
• 18. Letter 18 – March 10-24, 1711
• 19. Letter 19 – March 24 - April 5, 1711
• 20. Letter 20 – April 5-14, 1711
• 21. Letter 21 – April 14-28, 1711
• 22. Letter 22 – April 28 - May 12, 1711
• 23. Letter 23 – May 12-24, 1711
• 24. Letter 24 – May 24 - June 8, 1711
• 25. Letter 25 – June 9-30, 1711
• 26. Letter 26 – June 30 - July 19, 1711
• 27. Letter 27 – July 19 - August 11, 1711
• 28. Letter 28 – August 11-25, 1711
• 29. Letter 29 – August 25 - September 8, 1711
• 30. Letter 30 – September 8-25, 1711
• 31. Letter 31 – September 25 - October 9, 1711
• 32. Letter 32 – October 9-23, 1711
• 33. Letter 33 – October 23 - November 3, 1711
• 34. Letter 34 – November 3-17, 1711
• 35. Letter 35 – November 17 - December 1, 1711
• 36. Letter 36 – December 1-15, 1711
• 37. Letter 37 – December 15-29, 1711
• 38. Letter 38 – December 29, 1711 - January 12, 1712
• 39. Letter 39 – January 12-26, 1712
• 40. Letter 40 – January 26 - February 9, 1712
• 41. Letter 41 – February 9-23, 1712
• 42. Letter 42 – February 23 - March 8, 1712
• 43. Letter 43 – March 8-22, 1712
• 44. Letter 44 – March 22 - April 8, 1712
• 45. Letter 45 – April 24, 1712
• 46. Letter 46 – May 10, 1712
• 47. Letter 47 – May 31, 1712
• 48. Letter 48 – June 17, 1712
• 49. Letter 49 – July 1, 1712
• 50. Letter 50 – July 17-19, 1712
• 51. Letter 51 – August 7, 1712
• 52. Letter 52 – September 15-18, 1712
• 53. Letter 53 – October 9-11, 1712
• 54. Letter 54 – October 28-30, 1712
• 55. Letter 55 – November 15-18, 1712
• 56. Letter 56 – December 12-13, 1712
• 57. Letter 57 – December 18, 1712 - January 3, 1713
• 58. Letter 58 – January 4-24, 1713
• 59. Letter 59 – January 25 - February 14, 1713
• 60. Letter 60 – February 15-28, 1713
• 61. Letter 61 – March 1-21, 1713
• 62. Letter 62 – March 21 - April 7, 1713
• 63. Letter 63 – April 7-23, 1713
• 64. Letter 64 – May 16, 1713
• 65. Letter 65 – June 6, 1713