Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Jonathan Swift

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Author Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Title Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World
Note Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulliver%27s_Travels
Credits David Price
Summary "Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical novel written in the early 18th century. The narrative follows Lemuel Gulliver, an adventurous surgeon and sea captain, as he embarks on a series of fantastical voyages. The opening portions introduce Gulliver's background and his first voyage to Lilliput, a land of tiny inhabitants, where his size and strength create both wonder and concern among the Lilliputians. The beginning of "Gulliver's Travels" outlines Gulliver's prior experiences and motivations for travel, which culminate in a shipwreck that lands him in the strange land of Lilliput. Upon awakening, he finds himself bound by the tiny people who inhabit the island, and his interactions with them reveal a mix of curiosity, hostility, and admiration. Initially treated as a giant curiosity, Gulliver navigates the complexities of their society while struggling to communicate. The early chapters establish a whimsical yet critical lens through which Swift critiques the politics, culture, and human nature of his time, setting the stage for the deeper allegories and satirical commentary that characterize the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Satire
Subject Travelers -- Fiction
Subject Gulliver, Lemuel (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 829
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Most Recently Updated Sep 6, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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