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    Gulliver's Travels
    Gulliver's Travels
    Gulliver's Travels
    Audiobook11 hours

    Gulliver's Travels

    Written by Jonathan Swift

    Narrated by Lizzie Driver

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    Gulliver’s Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, is both a satire on human nature and a parody of the “travellers’ tales” literary sub-genre.

    It is Swift’s most celebrated work, as well as one of the indisputable classics of English literature.

    An Author's Republic audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateMar 14, 2017
    ISBN9781518945236
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    Jonathan Swift

    Born in 1667, Jonathan Swift was an Irish writer and cleric, best known for his works Gulliver’s Travels, A Modest Proposal, and A Journal to Stella, amongst many others. Educated at Trinity College in Dublin, Swift received his Doctor of Divinity in February 1702, and eventually became Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. Publishing under the names of Lemeul Gulliver, Isaac Bickerstaff, and M. B. Drapier, Swift was a prolific writer who, in addition to his prose works, composed poetry, essays, and political pamphlets for both the Whigs and the Tories, and is considered to be one of the foremost English-language satirists, mastering both the Horatian and Juvenalian styles. Swift died in 1745, leaving the bulk of his fortune to found St. Patrick’s Hospital for Imbeciles, a hospital for the mentally ill, which continues to operate as a psychiatric hospital today.

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    • 5/5
      This satirical masterpiece takes listeners on a series of fantastical journeys with Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who finds himself shipwrecked in various strange and wondrous lands.
    • 5/5
      Gulliver's Travels remains relevant today due to its exploration of timeless themes such as power, corruption, prejudice, and the folly of human ambition. By presenting these themes in a fantastical and imaginative setting, Swift invites listeners to consider their own place in the world and the impact of their actions on others.
    • 5/5
      The audio book version of "Gulliver's Travels" features skilled narration that brings Swift's vivid and imaginative world to life. With a dynamic range of voices and expressive delivery, this captures the humor, wit, and satire of Swift's writing, making the story both engaging and entertaining for listeners of all ages.
    • 5/5
      This audio book version provides a convenient and accessible resource for students and educators studying the novel in school or university courses.
    • 5/5
      Through Gulliver's encounters with bizarre civilizations, Swift offers sharp social commentary and biting criticism of human nature, making this audiobook both entertaining and thought-provoking.
    • 5/5
      Through satire and allegory, he critiques contemporary issues such as politics, religion, science, and colonialism, inviting listeners to reflect on their own society and values.
    • 5/5
      Gulliver's Travels is suitable for listeners of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy thought-provoking fiction and imaginative storytelling.
    • 5/5
      Filled with adventure, humor, and fantastical creatures, this audiobook provides hours of entertainment while also offering valuable insights into human nature and society.