Gulliver's Travels (Sparklesoup Classics)
Published: 2005
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In "Gulliver's Travels," Jonathan Swift takes readers on a satirical journey through fantastical realms as Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon, encounters bizarre civilizations. After a shipwreck, he lands in Lilliput, where he is a giant among tiny people. He then visits Brobdingnag, home to giants, followed by the flying island of Laputa and the horse-like Houyhnhnms. Each society presents unique perspectives on human nature and politics, allowing Swift to critique contemporary culture, ambition, and folly. Ultimately, Gulliver's adventures reflect his disillusionment with humanity, culminating in a profound examination of morality and society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 4-12 years.
This book was published in 2005 by Sparklesoup Studios .
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 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.
