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Swift, Jonathan
1667
1745
Swift, J. (Jonathan)
Winter, Milo
1888
1956
Winter, Milo Kendall
Gulliver's Travels
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"Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical novel written in the early 18th century. The book follows the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who encounters various strange and fantastical societies during his travels, beginning with his arrival in the tiny land of Lilliput. This work critiques human nature, politics, and society through Gulliver's interactions with these miniature people and their peculiar customs. At the start of the novel, Gulliver recounts his background, describing his upbringing and the series of misfortunes that lead him to a life at sea. Following a shipwreck, he finds himself on the shores of Lilliput, where he is captured and tied down by the inhabitants, who are no taller than six inches. Despite his initial predicament, Gulliver's curious nature leads him to observe the Lilliputians and their culture, setting the stage for the satire that unfolds as he navigates through their political intrigues, demonstrating both his physical prowess and his capacity for kindness. The opening serves as a compelling introduction to a story that uses fantastical elements to explore deep and critical themes relevant to human behavior and governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Fantasy fiction
Satire
Travelers -- Fiction
Gulliver, Lemuel (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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