Jonathan Swift

Romanen Gullivers reiser er Jonathan Swifts mest kjente verk og en av de største klassikerne innenfor engelsk litteratur overhodet. Foreligger med dette i nyoversatt, komplett og illustrert utgave på norsk. Vi følger Gulliver til «Lilleputt», «Brobdingnag», «Laputa» og «Houyhnhnmenes land» - fire riker som på sett og vis alltid har eksistert og fortsatt eksisterer - arenaer der menneskelig dumhet, arroganse, grådighet, politisk maktkamp, fantasteri og fornuftsstridige handlinger får utfolde seg i fritt lende. Fortellingene om Gulliver betraktes gjerne som en kritisk allegori over Swifts samtid, en satire om den menneskelige natur og en parodi på «reiseberetningen». Da boken utkom i 1726, ble den straks en enorm suksess og ble i løpet av kort tid oversatt til mange språk. Gullivers reiser har siden forblitt populær - lest av generasjon etter generasjon, også av barn, og trykt i et ukjent antall opplag. «Som jeg elsker engelsk dristighet, som jeg elsker dem som sier det de tenker!» skrev Voltaire entusiastisk etter å ha lest boken.

An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of Gulliver’s Travels, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift’s unforgettable satire takes readers into worlds formerly unimagined. Visit four strange and remarkable lands: Lilliput, where Gulliver seems a giant among a race of tiny people; Brobdingnag, the opposite, where the natives are giants and Gulliver puny; the ruined yet magical country of Laputa; and the home of the Houyhnhnms, gentle horses far superior to the ugly humanoid Yahoos who share their universe.

Part travelogue, part biting satire, Gulliver’s Travels follows Lemuel Gulliver on a series of extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands—from the miniature Lilliputians to the towering giants of Brobdingnag and beyond. Beneath its adventurous surface lies a razor-sharp critique of politics, science, and human nature. Jonathan Swift’s masterpiece remains one of the most inventive and enduring works in English literature.

"The Right of Precedence Between Physicians and Civilians Enquired Into" is a satirical essay attributed to Jonathan Swift, exploring the social hierarchy and perceived importance of different professions in 18th-century society. The essay cleverly debates the question of whether physicians or civilians should be granted higher social rank. Through wit and irony, Swift critiques societal values and the often arbitrary nature of social distinctions. This enduring work provides insights into the social dynamics of the time and Swift's characteristic satirical style. It remains relevant for its commentary on human vanity and the pursuit of status. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The Right of Precedence Between Physicians and Civilians Enquired Into" is a satirical essay attributed to Jonathan Swift, exploring the social hierarchy and perceived importance of different professions in 18th-century society. The essay cleverly debates the question of whether physicians or civilians should be granted higher social rank. Through wit and irony, Swift critiques societal values and the often arbitrary nature of social distinctions. This enduring work provides insights into the social dynamics of the time and Swift's characteristic satirical style. It remains relevant for its commentary on human vanity and the pursuit of status. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.