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Cover of Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Year: 1961
Language: en
Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780440333081
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Weight: 0.38 Pounds
Dewey Decimal: [Fic]
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Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, published by Random House Publishing Group on April 15, 1961, is a classic work of fiction that explores the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins with a brief outline of Gulliver’s life before he embarks on his voyages, leading to his shipwreck and subsequent capture by the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput, who are less than six inches tall.

Readers will find that Gulliver’s initial experiences in Lilliput set the stage for a series of fantastical encounters that challenge perceptions of society and human nature. As he navigates his new surroundings, Gulliver becomes a favored figure at the Lilliput Royal Court, granted permission to explore the city under specific conditions. This edition invites readers to delve into themes of power dynamics and cultural differences, making it a significant contribution to literary classics.


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The travel begins with a short preamble in which Lemuel Gulliver gives a brief outline of his life and history before his voyages. During his first voyage, Gulliver is washed ashore after a shipwreck and finds himself a prisoner of a race of tiny people, less than 6 inches (0.50 ft) tall, who are inhabitants of the island country of Lilliput. After giving assurances of his good behaviour, he is given a residence in Lilliput and becomes a favourite of the Lilliput Royal Court. He is also given permission by the King of Lilliput to go around the city on condition that he must not harm their subjects.

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Publisher: Random House Publishing Group. Year: 1961.
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ISBN-13: 9780440333081.
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Language: en. Pages: 352.

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