Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift

Name: Gulliver's Travels
Author: Jonathan Swift

Gulliver's Travels is a satirical novel written by Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. The book follows the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, a surgeon who travels to various fantastical lands and encounters strange creatures and societies. In each land, Swift uses Gulliver's experiences to comment on human nature and society.

By Jonathan Swift · First published 1726 · Genre: Satire, Adventure, Fantasy · 39 chapters · 118,225 words

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[The author gives some account of himself and family. His first inducements to travel. He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life. Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput; is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.]

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jonathan Swift
Date: 1726 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Adventure, Fantasy, Political Allegory, Travel Literature
Length: 118,225 words
Structure: 39 chapters, 917 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Satire — The book uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize society, politics, and human nature.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a series of extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands.
Fantasy — The narrative includes imaginary worlds, creatures, and events that are not possible in reality.
Political Allegory — The story serves as a metaphor for political situations and figures of the time.