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Gulliver’s Travels follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon whose voyages take unexpected turns after a shipwreck. He encounters fantastical lands inhabited by tiny Lilliputians, giant Brobdingnagians, whimsical Laputians, savage Yahoos, and the noble Houyhnhnms. This imaginative satire blends adventure with philosophical insights, creating an enduring classic for young readers.
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Ideal for readers aged 14 and above, particularly those who enjoy classic literature with rich imagination and satirical elements. Suitable for young adults and children interested in exploring thought-provoking and adventurous tales.

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The imaginative satire by Jonathan Swift is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today’s young readers.

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The imaginative satire by Jonathan Swift is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today's young readers.

Gulliver’s Travels follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon whose journeys take unexpected turns after a shipwreck on the high seas. He encounters a race of miniature people known as the Lilliputians, giant Brobdingnagians, the foolish Laputians, the very humanoid Yahoos, and finally, the gentle and wise horse-like Houyhnhnms. Will Gulliver ever make it home again?

At once magical and rich in philosophy, this unabridged paperback edition is perfect for young readers' libraries.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454948827

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Jonathan Swift was born on November 30, 1667, in Dublin, Ireland. His father had died seven months before his birth, and his mother left him to be raised by his uncle Godwin. In 1692, Swift published his first work, a poem called "Ode to the Athenian Society." Later, in the early 1700s, Swift became active in London politics. Although Swift published many works, he is best known for Gulliver's Travels and the satirical pamphlet, A Modest Proposal. He died in 1745.

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