Gulliver’s Travels
Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, published by HarperCollins on April 9, 2013, is a significant work in English literature, consisting of 355 pages. This edition presents Swift’s renowned narrative, which first appeared in 1726, as both a parody of popular travel tales and a satire on human nature. The story follows ship’s surgeon Gulliver as he embarks on extraordinary journeys to fantastical lands, encountering unique societies such as the tiny Lilliputians and the enormous Brobdingnags, while also facing challenges like pirate attacks and isolation.
Readers will find that Gulliver’s Travels explores themes of adventure and the complexities of human behavior through its four distinct tales. The narrative not only entertains but also critiques societal norms and human folly, making it a rich text for analysis. With its enduring popularity, this edition from HarperCollins contributes to the legacy of Swift’s work, which has influenced language and culture with terms like “lilliputian” and “yahoo.” This classic remains a valuable addition for those interested in fiction and English literature, offering insights into both the genre and the human condition.
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Gulliver’s Travels, first published in 1726, is Jonathan Swift’s best known full-length work, and is both a parody of the “travellers’ tales” popular at the time and a satire on human nature. Throughout the four stories, ship’s surgeon Gulliver travels to distant lands, meets strange new peoples like the diminutive Lilliputians and the gigantic Brobdingnags, defends his ship from a pirate attack, and is marooned on a deserted island. The popularity of Gulliver’s Travels has endured since its original publication, and Swift’s unique terminology has found its way into common language with such expressions as “lilliputian,” “yahoo,” and the computer terms “big-endian” and “little-endian.” HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
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