Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Swift
Mahatma Gandhi
Effective condemnation of modem civilization, written in an ironic vein. - Mahatma Gandhi
Alice Walker
I was 11 when I read it and it encouraged me to believe the world was large, fascinating, and with incredibly interesting creatures in it! - Alice Walker
Neil deGrasse Tyson
To learn, among other satirical lessons, that most of the time humans are Yahoos. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Winston Churchill
One of the books I would like to take with me to Purgatory. - Winston Churchill
Mark Twain
Mark Twain recommended this book in a letter.
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Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels and ''A Modest Proposal''

Jonathan Swift
By
Jonathan Swift
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In "Gulliver's Travels," Jonathan Swift whisks readers away on a fantastical journey that defies the bounds of imagination and reality. Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, a shipwrecked navigator who finds himself tossed by fate onto distant shores, we are invited into a world where the scale of life is dramatically upended. From the diminutive inhabitants of Lilliput to the towering giants of Brobdingnag, and further to the intellectual horses and the depraved Yahoos of the lands beyond, Swift crafts a narrative rich in adventure and steeped in irony. This timeless masterpiece is more than a mere tale of travel and adventure; it is a sharp and witty satire of human nature, society, and the contradictions of the human condition, rendered through the lens of Gulliver's extraordinary voyages. Swift's narrative is a complex tapestry that weaves together themes of power, pride, hubris, and the folly of human endeavors, making "Gulliver's Travels" a work of enduring relevance and profound insight. As Gulliver navigates the peculiar customs and societies of the worlds he discovers, his experiences reflect back upon the absurdities and vices of his own world. With its enduring appeal to both young readers and adults, Swift's masterpiece remains a compelling exploration of humanity's virtues and vices, inviting reflection on the nature of truth, perspective, and the very fabric of society. Through Gulliver's eyes, we are compelled to confront our own world in all its complexity, prompting laughter, contemplation, and a perpetual sense of wonder.

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Released
2005
26 Jul
Length
416
Pages

5

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Effective condemnation of modem civilization, written in an ironic vein. - Mahatma Gandhi
Mark Twain recommended this book in a letter.
I was 11 when I read it and it encouraged me to believe the world was large, fascinating, and with incredibly interesting creatures in it! - Alice Walker
One of the books I would like to take with me to Purgatory. - Winston Churchill
To learn, among other satirical lessons, that most of the time humans are Yahoos. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
— Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels

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