Gulliver's Travels
In 'Gulliver's Travels', Jonathan Swift takes readers on a fantastical journey through bizarre lands inhabited by peculiar creatures. Lemuel Gulliver, an ambitious ship's surgeon, encounters the tiny Lilliputians and the giant Brobdingnagians, challenging his perceptions of society and human nature. Each adventure is laced with sharp satire, exposing the follies of politics, war, and human pride. As Gulliver's travels unfold, he grapples with existential questions about civilization and morality. This timeless classic invites readers to reflect on their own world while enjoying a whimsical and thought-provoking tale.
By Jonathan Swift
Published: 1996
"When I saw how little people could accomplish in a world where great things were possible, I began to understand the true nature of humanity."
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Follows Lemuel Gulliver on his voyages through fantastical lands, including Lilliput--whose inhabitants are only inches tall--and Brobdingnag, populated with giants.
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Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was a renowned Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer, celebrated for his sharp wit and keen social commentary. Best known for his masterpieces 'A Modest Proposal' and 'Gulliver's Travels,' Swift employed satire to critique contemporary society and politics. His writing style is characterized by a blend of irony, sarcasm, and a profound understanding of human nature, often exposing the follies and vices of his time. A prominent figure in the early 18th century, Swift's work continues to resonate, influencing literature and political discourse to this day.
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- Authors
- Jonathan Swift
- Published
- September 1996
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- ISBN
- 0486292738
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 243
- Genres
- Adventure FictionSatirical LiteratureFictionLiterature
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