Gulliver utazásai by Jonathan Swift
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"Gulliver utazásai" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical novel written in the early 18th century. The book follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon and restless traveler, who embarks on extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands inhabited by strange and symbolic peoples. Centered on adventure and social commentary, the story uses Gulliver's encounters to sharply critique human society, politics, and nature. The opening of the novel provides both an introduction and a distinct interpretative
lens through an extended preface or essay, highlighting Swift's deep cynicism about humanity. The narrative then shifts to Gulliver himself, who recounts his background and practical education, emphasizing his preparedness for travel. Soon after, Gulliver survives a shipwreck and finds himself a giant among a civilization of tiny people, the Lilliputians, who capture and gradually come to carefully scrutinize him. The early chapters vividly detail Gulliver’s disorienting arrival in Lilliput, his initial captivity, the curiosity and fear he inspires, and the measured way he gains trust, while also showcasing Swift’s blend of imaginative world-building and biting social allegory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 |
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| Contributor | Pogány, József, 1886-1938 |
| Translator | Karinthy, Frigyes, 1887-1938 |
| Uniform Title | Gulliver's travels. Hungarian |
| Title | Gulliver utazásai |
| Original Publication | Budapest: Révai, 1914. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulliver%27s_Travels |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulliver%27s_Travels |
| Credits | Albert László from page images generously made available by the Hungarian Electronic Library |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Hungarian |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 76042 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 373 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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