Jonathan Swift – a brilliant satirical writer and one of the most perceptive minds of 18th century English literature. His tetralogy "Gulliver's Travels" has long become a classic – it is not just an exciting adventure, but an ironic satire on human and societal vices.
Lemuel Gulliver, a humble ship's doctor, embarks on a sea voyage and after a shipwreck finds himself in completely fantastic worlds. In one he becomes a true giant among tiny Lilliputians, in another he himself becomes a toy for giants. Along his journey, he encounters the Houyhnhnms – rational horses that seem wiser than humans, as well as strange Yahoos, in which he horrifically recognizes humanity.
Each new country is an absurd, funny, and sometimes frightening world that reflects our own weaknesses, delusions, and destructive passions. This book has it all: an engaging plot, sharp humor, subtle satire, and reflections on what truly makes us human…
In this edition, the original text of the novel is presented alongside the parallel translation by A. A. Frankovskiy, a magnificent connoisseur of English literature, accompanied by exquisite illustrations from the book illustrator and graphic artist C. E. Brock, which reveal the atmosphere of Gulliver's travels in a new way. The design of the endpapers features famous illustrations by the French artist J. Granville.
The parallel text provided in the book makes it especially informative and useful for studying the English language.
The gift design, hardcover binding, white paper, illustrations, beautiful layout, and colored ribbon bookmark add sophistication and appeal to the book. It can be purchased not only for one's collection but also as a gift for dear and close people.