Gulliver's Travels (1726) is a masterpiece of satirical literature written by Jonathan Swift, blending adventure, boundless imagination, and sharp social critique. Through the extraordinary voyages of Captain Lemuel Gulliver-from the tiny realm of Lilliput to the giant land of Brobdingnag, the floating island of Laputa, and the philosophical horses of the Houyhnhnms-Swift delivers a biting commentary on politics, science, war, and human nature.
With a vivid style and limitless creativity, this novel has captivated readers for centuries and continues to challenge audiences to reflect on the world around them. Gulliver's Travels is a timeless classic that remains as relevant and thought-provoking today as it was when first published.
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Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Irish writer, clergyman, and satirist, best known for his masterpiece Gulliver's Travels. A graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Swift combined sharp intellect with a biting literary style to criticize the politics, society, and human nature of his time. In addition to Gulliver, he wrote essays and satires such as A Modest Proposal, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the greatest satirists in the English language.