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  • The Battle of the Books - A full and true account... Part 2

    The Battle of the Books - A full and true account... Part 2
    Feb 22 2026
    In which the bees and spiders represent the Ancients and Moderns, respectively, each deploying their crafts and arts in a learned dispute that culminates in preparations for a grand and momentous battle between these rival factions of books. This clash, witnessed by gods and influenced by allegorical deities such as Criticism and Dulness, unfolds with heroic leaders and martial encounters that echo the grandeur and folly inherent in the contest of letters.
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    23 Min.
  • The Battle of the Books - A full and true account... Part 1

    The Battle of the Books - A full and true account... Part 1
    Feb 20 2026
    In which the ever-contentious strife between the venerable Ancients and the ambitious Moderns is described as a learned war of portentous quarrels over intellectual supremacy, conducted with pens as their weapons and writ in books of controversy chained in libraries. Amidst this fierce contention, a curious and spirited debate unfolds between a prideful spider and a diligent bee, exemplifying the greater themes of invention, nature, and the merits of labour versus mere boastfulness.
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    31 Min.
  • The Battle of the Books - Introduction, the bookseller to the reader, & the preface of the author

    The Battle of the Books - Introduction, the bookseller to the reader, & the preface of the author
    Feb 18 2026
    In which the life and education of Jonathan Swift are laid forth with gentle detail, tracing his early struggles, friendships, and formative influences that shaped the author’s wit and resolve. Also revealed is the spirited literary quarrel between the ancients and moderns, wherein Swift’s playful yet pointed contribution sets the scene for a lively contest of intellect and taste.
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    15 Min.