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Jonathan Swift at Christening Supper, London
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Jonathan Swift at Christening Supper, London
Jonathan Swift at the Christening Supper in the St Jamess Coffee House, London. He wrote in his Journal to Stella: " This evening I christened our coffee-man Elliots child; when the rogue had a most noble supper, and Steele and I sat amongst some scurvy company over a bowl of punch."
1710
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This evocative image captures the renowned Irish satirist and author, Jonathan Swift, at the Christening Supper held in the St. James's Coffee House in London during the year 1710. The scene depicts Swift, dressed in a coat and waistcoat, sitting amongst a group of men at a long table adorned with fine china and crystal glassware. The atmosphere is lively and celebratory, with a plentiful spread of food and drink before them. Swift, who was known for his sharp wit and biting satire, penned a journal entry to his beloved Stella describing the event: "This evening I christened our coffee-man Elliots child; when the rogue had a most noble supper, and Steele and I sat amongst some scurvy company over a bowl of punch." The company, though not depicted in the photograph, would have consisted of fellow writers, intellectuals, and patrons of the coffee house. Amongst them, perhaps, was the famed satirist and essayist, Richard Steele, with whom Swift shared a close friendship. As the 18th century unfolded, coffee houses became the epicenter of intellectual and social life in London. They served as meeting places for writers, artists, and politicians, fostering a vibrant cultural exchange that shaped the literary landscape of the time. This photograph, with its glimpse into the past, offers a tantalizing peek into the lives of these bygone men and their world. The vanishing past comes alive through the image of Swift, surrounded by the warmth of camaraderie and the richness of a shared celebration.
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