Gulliver’s Travels

By Jonathan Swift

A keystone of English literature, "Gulliver’s Travels" was one of the books that gave birth to the novel form, though it did not yet have the rules of the genre as an organizing tool. A parody of the then popular travel narrative, "Gulliver’s Travels" combines adventure with savage satire, mocking English customs and the politics of the day.

Jonathan Swift’s masterpiece was originally published in 1726 without its author’s name under the title "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World." This work, which is told in Gulliver’s “own words,” is the most brilliant as well as the most bitter and controversial of his satires.

• Language: English
• Publisher: E-BOOKARAMA
• Release date: Dec 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9788829564989

Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Irish poet and satirical writer. When the spread of Catholicism in Ireland became prevalent, Swift moved to England, where he lived and worked as a writer. Due to the controversial nature of his work, Swift often wrote under pseudonyms. In addition to his poetry and satirical prose, Swift also wrote for political pamphlets and since many of his works provided political commentary this was a fitting career stop for Swift. When he returned to Ireland, he was ordained as a priest in the Anglican church. Despite this, his writings stirred controversy about religion and prevented him from advancing in the clergy.