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Gulliver's Travels

Pacemaker Classics

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Emily Hutchinson, Steve Moore, Jonathan Swift

No. of pages 92

Published: 1999

Great for age 10-18 years

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"Gulliver's Travels" is a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift that follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, on his extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands. After being shipwrecked, he encounters the diminutive Lilliputians, where he discovers their petty politics and absurd customs. His subsequent travels take him to the giant land of Brobdingnag and the philosophical Laputa, among others. Throughout his adventures, Gulliver grapples with the nature of humanity and society, revealing the follies and vices of mankind. Swift’s tale serves as a sharp critique of human behavior, exploring themes of power, knowledge, and the complexities of human nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Pacemaker Classics .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 92 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 1999 by Fearon .

Steve Moore is the creator of the syndicated comic In the Bleachers and a producer of animated feature films, including Open Season. He lives in Idaho with his three children, a dog, a parrot, and a snake named Tina Fey. Steve Moore is the creator of the syndicated comic In the Bleachers and a producer of animated feature films, including Open Season. He lives in Idaho with his three children, a dog, a parrot, and a snake named Tina Fey. 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.

This book contains the following story:

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.

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