The Anatomist Dissected
The Anatomist Dissected is a novel by Lemuel Gulliver, the author of Gulliver's Travels. It is set in the 18th century and follows the story of a young medical student, John, who is studying anatomy at a prestigious university. John is a gifted student, but he is also a bit of a rebel. He is determined to uncover the secrets of the human body, and he is willing to go to any lengths to do so. He begins to experiment with cadavers, and soon finds himself in a dangerous situation. John's experiments lead him to uncover a secret society of anatomists, who are determined to keep their knowledge hidden from the public. He must battle against them to uncover the truth, and in the process, he discovers a shocking truth about the human body. The Anatomist Dissected is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the depths of human anatomy and the power of knowledge. It is a captivating story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Lemuel Gulliver · First published 1727 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction · 5,014 words
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After that long and particular Detail of my self, and of my various Adventures in so many different and remote parts of the Globe, as I have lately entertain'd the Public with, I little thought any private Occurrence, in so small a Spot as the Island of "Great Britain", could have rous'd my Attention, and broke in upon that Repose, in which I hop'd to have spent the Remains of a declining Life. But small and inconsiderable as it is, I consider it is my own Country; the Thought of which, together with that inextinguishable Thirst after Truth and Knowledge, in regard to my self, and an ardent Inclination of communicating it to others, have prevail'd upon me once more to be expos'd in Print, in order to express my Abhorrence of a late diabolical Imposture: propagated, not so much by the Knavery of some, as by the Ignorance and Stupidity of others. I need not say I mean the Rabbit Affair; with which, for some Weeks past, the Minds of the People of this Island have been so seriously and so surprizingly employ'd; so as scarce to leave them any Leisure for Things of a more sublime Nature, and of vastly greater Consequence and Importance.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lemuel Gulliver
- Date: 1727 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Satire, Historical Fiction
- Length: 5,014 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The book follows the journey of Lemuel Gulliver as he travels to different lands and encounters various adventures.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as the fantastical creatures and lands Gulliver encounters on his travels.
- Science Fiction — The book contains elements of science fiction, such as the advanced technology Gulliver encounters on his travels.
- Satire — The book contains elements of satire, as Gulliver's travels are used to satirize the customs and beliefs of the societies he encounters.
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1680-1776 · 1703-1763 · 1763 · 1776 · André · Early works to 1800 · Mary · Nathanael · Obstetrics · St · Toft · animals