Gulliver's Voyage To Lilliput (1883) - Softcover

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Gulliver's Voyage to Lilliput is a classic novel written by Jonathan Swift, also known as Dean Swift. The book was first published in 1883 and tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who embarks on a series of voyages to different parts of the world. In this particular adventure, Gulliver is shipwrecked on the island of Lilliput, where he discovers a race of tiny people who are about six inches tall.Gulliver is initially captured by the Lilliputians, who view him as a potential threat to their society. However, he manages to win their trust and becomes an ally to their king. Throughout the book, Gulliver encounters many challenges and obstacles as he navigates the strange and fascinating world of the Lilliputians. He learns about their customs, politics, and culture, and he also witnesses their conflicts and rivalries.The book is a satirical commentary on human nature and society, and it uses the Lilliputians as a metaphor for the various factions and groups that exist in the real world. Swift's writing is witty and clever, and he uses Gulliver's experiences to poke fun at the follies and foibles of humanity. The book has become a classic of English literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of satire ever written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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