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Gulliver’s Travels
(Autor) Jonathan SwiftAn abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Gulliver's Travels, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift's unforgettable satire takes readers into worlds formerly unimagined. Visit four strange and remarkable lands: Lilliput, where Gulliver seems a giant among a race of tiny people; Brobdingnag, the opposite, where the natives are giants and Gulliver puny; the ruined yet magical country of Laputa; and the home of the Houyhnhnms, gentle horses far superior to the ugly humanoid Yahoos who share their universe.
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Irish writer and clergyman known for his satirical works that critiqued society and politics. His most famous work, "Gulliver's Travels," is a biting satire on human nature and the flaws of society. Swift's writing is characterized by wit, irony, and a keen eye for social commentary. He was a master of the satire genre, using humor and exaggeration to shed light on the absurdities of his time. Swift's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the genre of satire, influencing countless writers and thinkers.
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Gulliver's Travels
A 1726 prose satire by the Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift, satirising both human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre.
