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Gulliver's Travels

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The narrative follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, as he embarks on extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands filled with unique creatures and absurd societies. Each encounter, from the tiny Lilliputians to the giant Brobdingnagians, serves as a vehicle for Jonathan Swift's sharp critique of 18th-century European society, politics, and human nature. The story delves into themes of power, corruption, and morality, offering a profound exploration of humanity's follies and vices, solidifying its status as a timeless classic.

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Language
English
Format
Paperback
Pages
270
ISBN13
9789359884820
Series
First published
1726
Original title
Gulliver's Travels
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3.55 out of 5
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The narrative follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, as he embarks on extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands filled with unique creatures and absurd societies. Each encounter, from the tiny Lilliputians to the giant Brobdingnagians, serves as a vehicle for Jonathan Swift's sharp critique of 18th-century European society, politics, and human nature. The story delves into themes of power, corruption, and morality, offering a profound exploration of humanity's follies and vices, solidifying its status as a timeless classic.