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Gulliver's Travels

Vinod Kumar, Lewis Helfand, Jonathan Swift

No. of pages 72

Published: 2010

Great for age 12-18 years

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"Gulliver's Travels" follows the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who embarks on a series of extraordinary voyages. After being shipwrecked, he finds himself in Lilliput, a land inhabited by tiny people. His subsequent journeys take him to the giants of Brobdingnag, the philosophical horses of Houyhnhnms, and the strange creatures in other fantastical lands. Through his encounters, Gulliver explores themes of human nature, society, and the absurdities of politics, revealing the flaws and follies of humanity. The satirical narrative critiques contemporary society and offers profound commentary on human behavior and governance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Classics .

There are 72 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Campfire .

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.

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Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels is a satirical novel written by Jonathan Swift and first published in 1726. The story follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, as he embarks on four extraordinary journeys to different fantastical lands. Shipwrecked and cast adrift, Lemuel Gulliver wakes to find himself on Lilliput, an island inhabited by little people, whose height makes their quarrels over fashion and fame seem ridiculous. His subsequent encounters - with the crude giants of Brobdingnag, the philosophical Houyhnhnms and brutish Yahoos - give Gulliver new, bitter insights into human behaviour. Here is a summary of the plot: Part I: A Voyage to Lilliput: Gulliver's first journey takes him to the land of Lilliput, where he encounters a race of tiny people only six inches tall. Initially captured and imprisoned by the Lilliputians, Gulliver gains their trust and becomes a valued member of their society. He assists the Lilliputians in various political and military conflicts before eventually leaving Lilliput. Part II: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Gulliver's second journey takes him to the land of Brobdingnag, where the inhabitants are giants compared to him. Initially frightened and vulnerable, Gulliver becomes an object of fascination and curiosity for the Brobdingnagians. He serves as a court entertainer and engages in discussions with the king about the flaws of humanity. Eventually, Gulliver is returned to England. Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan. Gulliver's third journey takes him to various strange and fictional lands. He visits Laputa, a floating island inhabited by intellectuals detached from the realities of the world. Gulliver also explores the nearby lands of Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, and Glubbdubdrib, where he encounters peculiar customs and engages in philosophical discussions. Part IV: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Gulliver's fourth and final journey takes him to the land of the Houyhnhnms, a race of highly intelligent and rational horse-like beings. Gulliver is initially captured and mistreated by the savage Yahoos, who are human-like creatures. He eventually gains the trust and friendship of the Houyhnhnms, who consider him a Yahoo with some potential for reason. Gulliver becomes repulsed by humanity and rejects his own kind, longing to stay with the Houyhnhnms. However, circumstances force him to leave and return to England. Upon his return home, Gulliver finds it difficult to readjust to human society, feeling disillusioned and disgusted by human behavior. He becomes alienated and withdraws from society, contemplating the differences and flaws he witnessed in his travels. The novel ends with Gulliver's reflections on the flaws of humanity and the complexities of the world. "Gulliver's Travels" is a work of satire that uses Gulliver's fantastical journeys to critique various aspects of society, politics, and human nature. Swift's novel tackles themes such as the abuse of power, the irrationality of human behavior, and the shortcomings of society. It remains a classic and influential work of English literature, known for its imaginative storytelling and biting social commentary.

This book is in the following series:

Classics
This Classics series provides an accessible route into our rich literary heritage. It showcases powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time - Oliver Twist,Black Beauty,Macbeth,Wuthering Heights adapted by top children's authorsto ensure the stories are accessible to younger readers. The books fall within book bands dark blue and dark red.