Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a classic novel published in 1726.
Plot Synopsis
Gulliver's Travels tells of the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver, a former surgeon, sea captain and explorer. In the first part, Gulliver is captured by a nation of miniature humans after his ship wrecks. In the second part, Gulliver is discovered by a giant and kept captive, eventually being purchased by the queen for amusement. The third part describes a series of strange stops after being deserted by his crew including the flying island of Laputa, Japan and a magician's home. In the final part, Gulliver finds himself in a land ruled by horses and populated by devolved humans.
Critical Reception
Gulliver's Travels is generally considered a classic and has been widely read since it was initially published.
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Gulliver's Travels Author Information
- Mahalo's Guide to Jonathan Swift
- Wikipedia: Jonathan Swift
- The Literature Network: Jonathan Swift Profile and Forum
- Books and Authors: Jonathan Swift Biography
- Victorian Web: Jonathan Swift: A Brief Biography
Gulliver's Travels Adaptations
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1939: Gulliver's Travels
1960: The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
1977: Gulliver's Travels
1979: Gulliver's travels
1982: Gulliver in Lilliput
1992: Gulliver's Travels
1996: Gulliver's travels
1996: Gulliver's Travels
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