Gulliver's Travels

"Gulliver's Travels," written by Jonathan Swift in 1726, is a satirical novel that follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship surgeon who embarks on a series of fantastical voyages. He encounters various strange civilizations, including the tiny Lilliputians and the giant Brobdingnagians, which serve as allegories for human nature and society. Through these encounters, Swift critiques political practices, human folly, and the pettiness of conflicts in his time. The novel blends adventure and social commentary, encouraging readers to reflect on morality, power, and the absurdities of human behavior. It remains a significant work in English literature.