A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms
No. of pages 76
Published: 2014
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"A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms" is a satirical tale from Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels." The protagonist, Lemuel Gulliver, finds himself in a fantastical land inhabited by intelligent horses known as Houyhnhnms, who live in a society characterized by reason and harmony. In contrast, the brutish Yahoos, resembling humans, represent the worst of human nature. As Gulliver observes the contrasting values and moralities of the Houyhnhnms and Yahoos, he grapples with his own identity and the flaws of human society. The narrative explores themes of rationality, morality, and the potential for a better world, challenging readers to reflect on humanity's virtues and vices. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 76 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Sovereign .
Anglo-Irish poet, satirist and clergyman, Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), was born in Dublin to English parents. He embarked on a career as diplomatic secretary and became increasingly involved in politics. He published many satirical works of verse and prose, including A Tale of a Tub, A Modest Proposal, and Gulliver's Travels.
