TITLE:Gulliver's Travels

PUBLISHER:Harper Press

ISBN:9780007351022

DEC-INDEX :823.5

YEAR:2010

RESUME:"Gulliver's Travels" is a novel by Irish author Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726. The novel tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who embarks on a series of voyages to strange and fantastical lands. The novel is a satire that uses Gulliver's encounters with the bizarre and absurd inhabitants of these lands to comment on the politics, society, and culture of Swift's time. The novel addresses themes of human nature, imperialism, and the corrupting influence of power, as well as the dangers of blind adherence to reason and logic. "Gulliver's Travels" is widely regarded as a literary masterpiece and one of the greatest works of English literature. The novel has been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other works of art, and continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world. Overall, "Gulliver's Travels" is a thought-provoking and enduring work that remains relevant and impactful today, and serves as a testament to Swift's mastery of satire and storytelling.

N_PAGES:320

ILLUSTRATION:non

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