GULLIVER'S TRAVELS - WORDWORTH CLASSICS - JONATHAN SWIFT

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Summary 

"Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, published as part of the Wordsworth Classics series, is a satirical novel that follows the fantastical adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who finds himself shipwrecked and stranded in various strange and distant lands.

The novel is divided into four parts, each detailing Gulliver's encounters with different societies: Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, and the land of the Houyhnhnms. In Lilliput, Gulliver encounters a race of tiny people, while in Brobdingnag, he encounters giants. In Laputa, he encounters a society of intellectuals obsessed with abstract theories and impractical inventions. Finally, in the land of the Houyhnhnms, he encounters a society of intelligent horses and savage humanoid creatures called Yahoos.

Throughout his travels, Gulliver serves as a keen observer of the customs, politics, and follies of the societies he encounters. Through his encounters with these fantastical worlds, Swift uses satire to critique various aspects of 18th-century British society, including politics, religion, science, and human nature itself.

"Gulliver's Travels" is not only a work of biting social commentary but also a timeless classic of English literature. With its imaginative premise, sharp wit, and profound insights into the human condition, it continues to captivate readers of all ages and inspire countless adaptations and interpretations.