As I thought, it wasn't attractive to me. In many places, my patience ran out and I put it aside.

The book has 4 chapters, and each chapter includes the separation of Gulliver from a ship on which he is traveling and his arrival at a strange and wonderful island.

However, the last chapter was really good in my opinion. All the things that the author wanted to say were well-expressed in this last part.

Nevertheless, I am looking at the book with the mood and atmosphere of today, and it is understandable to me that at that time, the experience of reading it must have been amazing for people.

Maybe if I had read it in a different era or with a different mindset, I might have had a different perception of it. But now, based on my current perspective, it didn't quite capture my full interest.

Still, I can appreciate that it was a significant work in its time and had a certain impact on the literary world.

Perhaps I will give it another chance in the future and see if my opinion changes.

For now, though, it remains a book that I have read but not been overly impressed by.

The Travels of Gulliver, the most famous book by Jonathan Swift, tells, as can be inferred from the book, four voyages in four different countries by the surgeon Lemuel Gulliver.

This novel is written in the form of a diary in which the narrator tells what happens to him during his wonderful voyages full of adventures and misfortunes.

In this case, the author pretends to be the editor to whom the task of publishing this book written by Gulliver is entrusted, and he claims to be a relative of Gulliver.

Each voyage is carried out to express contempt for English society, and as the book progresses, this feeling becomes increasingly evident.

The first two voyages are based on different perspectives and on the contraries. In fact, in Lilliput, Gulliver finds himself to be a giant among the tiny and mean Lilliputians; while in Brobdingnag, he finds himself "wearing" the clothes of the Lilliputians among the gigantic inhabitants of Brobdingnag. The dualism that the author creates in these first two voyages is fascinating.

The third voyage is the one I liked the least as I found it very confusing, although it presents a sharp criticism of the Royal Society.

The last voyage is truly spectacular, a utopian world governed by horses, and in which man (although I think it is an anthropomorphic monkey as it has several features different from modern man) is only a wild beast that obeys only the vices of Nature.

Swift carries out with this novel an unprecedented satire against everything. It starts with religion, talking about the schism of the Anglican Church carried out by Henry VIII, and continues against politics, society, science, and against humanity itself, arriving at despising all the Yahoos (or at least this is what the author makes Gulliver feel).

Another interesting fact of this novel is presented by the fact that it is written in a parodic key to make fun of the maritime novels of which Defoe is the "founder".

I don't want to add anything else because, despite some parts not being to my taste, it must be admitted that this book is truly brilliant in many aspects.

A good book contains the original text of "The Travels of Gulliver", one of the most important works of imagination and fantasy in literature. It has been quoted in many film works and dozens of illustrated stories. In this regard, only the book "Andersen's Fairy Tales" by Hans Christian Andersen can rival it.

"The Travels of Gulliver" takes readers on a thrilling journey through strange and wonderful lands. From the tiny people of Lilliput to the giant Brobdingnagians, Gulliver's adventures are full of excitement and wonder.

This book not only entertains but also makes readers think about human nature, society, and politics. It is a classic that has stood the test of time and continues to be beloved by readers of all ages.

Whether you are a fan of fantasy or simply looking for a good read, "The Travels of Gulliver" is a book that you should not miss.

This was perhaps my most surprising reread to date!

As a child, I remembered a story filled with fantasy and imagination that made me dream and search for little beings like the Lilliputians everywhere. I don't doubt that I even "saw" some of these fantastic beings! :D

But if the impact this book had on my childhood imagination (already quite fertile in itself) was very strong, the recent reread also had a strong effect on me, although of a very different nature... It was almost as if I had read a different book and not done a reread!

The same story that as a child touched me almost as if it were a fairy tale, I realized upon rereading that after all (or also) it is a merciless satire of humanity. A biting and incisive book of social criticism that borders almost on hatred of humanity on the part of the author.

It is impressive how these two characteristics can coexist in the same book! This construction is truly remarkable.

The author describes in this book the adventures of Captain Gulliver, who, when traveling in a still quite unknown world, encounters four distinct nations with surprising inhabitants (the book is divided into four parts, one for each of these adventures). The way each of these societies is organized serves as a starting point for the author to elaborate a criticism in the form of satire, not only of the English society of his time, but of humanity in general.

Certainly, this work of the author is impressive both in its aspect of fantasy, creativity and imagination, and in its aspect of social criticism which I was only able to understand now as an adult. I thus truly understood only now its status as an "unavoidable classic" of literature!

I only didn't give five stars because the descriptive style of the narrative sometimes makes the reading a little boring.

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I decided to pick up this book for a re-read. Outside of the well-known Lilliput part of the story, my memory of it is rather hazy as I read it over 20 years ago.

The book consists of several different tales narrated by Gulliver during his wild adventures. These include:

1. Lilliput - the most famous segment that people are familiar with.

2. Brobdingnag - the antithesis of Lilliput, where he visits a land of giants.

3. Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib and Japan.

4. Houyhnhnms.

If the book had only focused on Lilliput and Brobdingnag, it would have received a 4-star rating from me. However, considering the whole, it barely manages a 3-star rating.

Throughout the story, there are many strange occurrences. In Lilliput, when the royal quarters catch fire and Gulliver rushes to assist, he urinates on the building to extinguish the blaze. The queen is so outraged by this that they contemplate blinding Gulliver.

The first two parts are quite interesting. But starting from Part 3, the pace slows down significantly and becomes rather dull and somewhat miserable. Jonathan is indeed a remarkable writer, which is a redeeming factor. However, it was a real struggle to get through to the end. I'm amazed that I managed to finish this book as a child.

By the time we reach the land of the Houyhnhnms and he starts describing the hair around their beasts' anus and their udders, I had simply had enough. It was truly horrible. The end felt like a form of torture. I'm extremely glad to have finally finished this book. I'm surprised I didn't rate it even lower.

I understand that this is supposed to be a satire, but due to my lack of knowledge about what was happening in the 1700s, I couldn't fully grasp the references. As a result, I couldn't really enjoy the satire.

One thing is for sure, I will never read this book again. If anyone asks, I would say that if you have a good understanding of European history and a love for satire, then you might enjoy this book. For everyone else, it would be advisable to read the first two parts and then put the book down.

The last two parts would actually make a great torture device for someone you don't like. Just make them listen to it!

Gulliver's Travels is a captivating work that falls into the category of travel narratives. The experiences recounted within its pages are often similar to those found in other such tales. It can be related to works like Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, due to Gulliver's numerous shipwreck experiences. It also shares connections with works like Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and even some of Jules Verne's scientific adventure novels. For example, the description of the floating island of Laputa in Gulliver's Travels has a touch of science fiction, similar to what one might find in Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles.

This book is a prime example of satire, a literary form that critiques the customs and vices of society with moral, playful, or simply comical intentions. It can also be considered a political satire, as Swift presents a fictional account of different societies in strange lands, highlighting the flaws of all but the land of the houyhnhnms, which he portrays as a race of perfect beings.

One interesting aspect of the book is the difficulty in reading the proper names, invented countries, and vocabulary. This showcases Swift's sharp intelligence. Another detail is the challenge of visualizing the differences in sizes, especially for readers accustomed to the metric system. The distinct differences in sizes between Lilliput and Brobdingnag add to the book's charm and make it a unique reading experience.

Overall, Gulliver's Travels is an entertaining book, although it can be a bit tedious in parts. It has a political advertising aspect that promotes England at the expense of other nations and also touches on the theme of slavery. Despite its flaws, the book remains a classic due to Jonathan Swift's powerful imagination and his ability to create a world that is still relevant today.

Tiny manifestations of human social models

One of the earliest forms of satire, similar to Twain's Yankee and Cervantes' Don Quichote, yet not quite as excellent. Just like the links provided https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... and https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1.... That's simply because Swift isn't as talented and solid a writer as Cervantes, nor as ingenious as Twain. Swift attempts to make some clever allegories about the stupidity of imbalanced power structures. Yes, it's witty and somewhat deep, but it's not really absorbing as Swift lacks the same intuition and talent for creative writing, causing the reader to lose focus constantly. What's interesting is the description of different cultures of that time. I didn't delve too deep, but history nerds will definitely find interesting connections and be able to compare and discuss for hours. As with many century-old classics, a bit of racism and discrimination can't be avoided, but it's modest compared to other works like the terrible Robinson Crusoe. All in all, it's a short work, not as exhausting as Don Quichote, and can rather be seen as an average, entertaining short story collection with a uniting character. I've seen that Swift has written some other satirical works that vary greatly in quality and thus in ratings. Sadly, it's rather tricky to choose the good ones. But no matter how good or bad the works are, they show the immense power of satire, the most important way to criticize and open minds. Because people don't like being bored by proselytizing progressive forces, no matter how true, right, and good their intentions are. They prefer the subtle subtext behind the seemingly trivial and superficial satire, which is what really good high-class comedy does, hiding the message of being aware of the malfunctions and grievances of societies by ridiculing those causing them. Swift does this too directly in the reader's face, killing many subtleties in the process. That's also why the censors of the time immediately recognized the messages and wiped out everything that was deemed too hot and critical, reducing the old editions of the work to a children's book after eliminating everything that could anger the rulers. Due to the rarity of witty classic writing and its short length and easy consumption, it's still not a bad choice for skimming and scanning, especially if one is interested in the theory of humor and how traditions, nationalism, patriotism, sociology, and so on of that time worked. Tropes show how literature is conceptualized and created and which mixture of elements makes works and genres unique, as seen here https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph....

It is a series of consecutive steps on the human face on Friday. When the gentle Giantess rejects you, because she is more prepared and developed than you. So, let "Gulliver" count his four voyages. We are very sad.

These stories have a special place in my heart. They are my first long voyages to the world of fantasy and limitless imagination. Through the smooth translation of the complete Al-Kilani, I read them at the age of ten in pure Arabic with correct spelling. And my enthusiasm did not fade.

I read their summaries in English, and then their complete versions at the age of 30.

I liked the tiny people of Lilliput who adhered to traditions, the shapes, and the giants who revealed Gulliver's folly and delusion to him. And the philosophers, the witches, and the immortals who were annoying.

Finally, despite his vast philosophical imagination, Swift did not achieve his goal of the war he waged against mankind. His book was published in many editions, but everyone laughed at the adventures and considered them strange tales about the follies of other peoples.

And so Swift left quietly... and without his mind.

The old style in the form of memoirs, and the language as well. So it may be easier for some to read it in summary as it belongs to the year 1700. But the follies, the vanities, and the wars... they are what they are... and they will remain as they are.

The original article is not provided, so I will create a sample for you.

**Original Article**: I like reading. It makes me happy.

**Expanded Article**:

I have a great passion for reading.

Whenever I pick up a good book, it's like entering a whole new world.

The words on the pages seem to come alive and take me on adventures, introduce me to new ideas, and make me feel a wide range of emotions.

Reading allows me to escape from the stress and busyness of daily life and find a peaceful and quiet corner for myself.

It enriches my knowledge, broadens my horizons, and makes me a more thoughtful and understanding person.

In short, reading is not just a hobby for me, but a source of joy and inspiration that I will cherish forever.

Plz never make me do this again.

You buy a book to read a good, time-tested fairy tale about Lilliputians and giants, and you stumble upon a masterful satire, perfected misanthropy, and a mega-cool adult book.

Swift skillfully begins with the Lilliputians, which predictably has a wow-effect among the then beginning of the eighteenth-century people and ends with a part that can be compared with More's "Utopia". The third part about the Laputians and Struldbrugs and the fourth part about the Houyhnhnms and Yahoos are the most interesting. There is such a quantity of critical considerations and healthy sense in the book that it is not clear how they were exported at the beginning of the 18th century and the author was not crucified or hanged.

It would be great if the story about the Lilliputians and giants was in the lower grades of school, and the last parts were given already in the higher grades.

I think I read at least part of Gulliver’s Travels in school years ago. However, I didn't remember much except that the Lilliputians were little, the Brobdingnagians were big, and the Houyhnhnms were horses. So, it was almost a new experience to read it now.

The brilliance of Swift's satirical pen cannot be denied. He cleverly skewers just about all aspects of humanity, especially the European portion. His narrator, Gulliver, is an English surgeon who signs on to sail on various merchant ships to see the world but invariably meets with misadventure such as shipwreck, abandonment, attack, and mutiny. As a result, he finds himself alone in a strange—very strange—land.

In each new land, Gulliver typically gains the favor of a king, emperor, or other important personage, learns the native language, and then either regales his “master” with “facts” about his native land and culture or travels about the land observing and commenting on the culture of the inhabitants, comparing it to his own.

It would be impossible for me to catalog all the targets of Swift's satire in a short review. A few examples that I enjoyed include the following. In Lilliput, there is a doctrinal schism between the “Big-Endians” and the “Small-Endians” over which end of an egg should be broken when cooking. This religious argument has infected politics, so that only Small-Endians are eligible for government positions. In fact, some officials suspect that Gulliver is a traitor because he's “a Big-Endian in his heart.”

In Brobdingnag, after Gulliver concludes a lengthy and laudatory discourse on England's society, government, church, and history, the King says, “I cannot but conclude the bulk of your natives, to be the most pernicious race of little odious vermin that Nature ever suffered to crawl upon the surface of the earth.” When Gulliver offers to teach the King's workmen about gunpowder and artillery, the King expresses horror, which Gulliver attributes to the King's “narrow and provincial education.”

In Laputa, Gulliver visits the Academy of Lagado, where he observes the learned professors engaged in a wide variety of “visionary” projects. Although the projects are patently absurd, Gulliver reports on them with a presumably straight face but with his tongue firmly in cheek. In the political section of the academy, he observes “unhappy people [who] were proposing schemes for persuading monarchs to choose favourites upon the score of their wisdom, capacity and virtue; of teaching ministers to consult the public good; of rewarding merit, great abilities and eminent services; of instructing princes to know their true interest by placing it on the same foundation with that of their people; of choosing for employments persons qualified to exercise them; with many other wild impossible chimeras, that never entered before into the heart of man to conceive …”

Gulliver has nothing but high praise for the Houyhnhnms, the horses who are the master race in the last land he visits. He marvels at their wisdom and goodness, especially when compared to the humanoid Yahoos whom he uncomfortably resembles. The Houyhnhnms have no understanding of or language for the concept of lying. They are governed entirely by reason, which invariably leads them to the right result in any endeavor and forestalls argument because everyone recognizes the truth. They are flabbergasted at Gulliver's tutorial about the causes of war. They don't understand law, or punishment, or lawyers, or judges.

Of course, Gulliver's description of the role that a lawyer plays may have something to do with it. He says that a lawyer, “being practiced almost from the cradle in defending falsehood, is quite out of his element when he would be an advocate for justice, which as an office unnatural, he always attempts with great awkwardness, if not with ill-will.… [If the lawyer does advocate for justice,] the lawyer must proceed with great caution, or else he will be reprimanded by the Judges, and abhorred by his brethren, as one who would lessen the practice of the law.” As a retired lawyer myself, I have to admit I got a good laugh out of Swift's take on the legal profession.

Although Swift's satire is pointedly addressed to European society in the early 18th century when he was writing, most of it remains relevant and effective even today. Gulliver’s Travels is a deserving classic. I originally gave it a three-star rating, but I've raised it to four. The book is a huge achievement and probably merits five stars, but I do think that the story drags in some places and is somewhat repetitive, and that Swift sometimes gilds the lily. So, I can't quite bring myself to give it those five stars, maybe because of my “narrow and provincial education.” Or maybe I'm just a Yahoo.

Another remarkable invention of the Laputan Academy is a type of fellowship or club, which they refer to in their language as Sdaerdoog, or superior literature.

And truly, the name does not deceive, for it is indeed the most excellent way of enjoying literature that has yet been devised.

Noticing that every man is well-versed in the great books of the world, yet few have the inclination to read them, the Laputan scholars have ordained a scheme that is both ingenious and equitable.

By this means, the arduous task of reading is divided among the members of the club.

Upon completing the perusal of a book, the reader composes a short pamphlet, which they term a "weiver", containing all the knowledge that a gentleman of good sense and education can learn from the writing in question.

This he then distributes to his fellows, who can now read a score of weivers in the time they would otherwise have spent reading a single tome.

There are members of the Academy who do nothing but read weivers all day long.

It is impossible to overstate the vast extent of their learning, which would be the envy of any Oxford or Cambridge professor.