EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 1 MIN
The Battle of the Books - Stella’s Birthday, 1718
from The Jonathan Swift Library · host Jonathan Swift
In which a genteel and affectionate verse marks the celebration of Stella’s thirty-fourth year, tenderly reflecting on the constancy of her beauty and wit since youth. The poet wistfully muses on the enchanting qualities of his beloved, wishing to divide his admiration so as to honour two gracious nymphs alike.
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In which a genteel and affectionate verse marks the celebration of Stella’s thirty-fourth year, tenderly reflecting on the constancy of her beauty and wit since youth. The poet wistfully muses on the enchanting qualities of his beloved, wishing to divide his admiration so as to honour two gracious nymphs alike.
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