Jonathan Swift

A Tale of a Tub was written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind. It was the first major work written by Jonathan Swift, arguably his most difficult satire and perhaps his most masterly. The Tale is a prose parody divided into sections each delving into the morals and ethics of the English. Composed between 1694 and 1697, it was eventually published in 1704. A satire on the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches and English Dissenters, it was famously attacked for its profanity and irreligion, starting with William Wotton, who wrote that the Tale had made a game of "God and Religion, Truth and Moral Honesty, Learning and Industry" to show "at the bottom the author's] contemptible Opinion of every Thing which is called Christianity." The work continued to be regarded as an attack on religion well into the nineteenth century.

Illustrated Edition: Features 20 stunning illustrations to enhance the reading experience. Includes Summary: A concise summary to give you a snapshot of the adventure that awaits. Character List: Get acquainted with the unforgettable cast before diving into their world. Author Biography: Delve into the life of Jonathan Swift, the mastermind behind this timeless satire. Dive into the extraordinary world of Gulliver's Travels, a masterpiece that transcends time, penned by the legendary Jonathan Swift. This illustrated edition brings to life the whimsical and thought-provoking journey of Lemuel Gulliver, with twenty captivating illustrations that promise to enrich your adventure through exotic lands and peculiar societies. From the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput to the towering giants of Brobdingnag, from the flying island of Laputa to the noble Houyhnhnms and the deplorable Yahoos, Gulliver's encounters challenge the very fabric of human nature, society, and morality. This edition not only invites you to explore Swift's imaginative worlds but also offers a comprehensive summary and a detailed list of characters to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the tale. Accompanied by a biography of Jonathan Swift, this edition offers a glimpse into the life of a writer whose wit and satire have left an indelible mark on literature. "Gulliver's Travels" is not merely a story of adventure and discovery; it is a reflective commentary on the human condition, power, and the folly of mankind, rendered through Swift's masterful blend of humor and darkness. Embark on a journey that is as enlightening as it is entertaining, with this beautifully illustrated edition of "Gulliver's Travels". Whether you're revisiting Swift's work or discovering it for the first time, this book promises a reading experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking, inviting you to ponder the complexities of human nature and society through the eyes of one of literature's most enduring characters.

Dzhonatan Svift, Fransua Rable, Rudolf Erikh Raspe - vydajuschiesja pisateli svoego vremeni, okazavshie vlijanie na kulturu mnogikh stran. "Puteshestvija Gullivera", "Gargantjua i Pantagrjuel" i "Prikljuchenija barona Mjunkhauzena" - romany, kotorye uvideli svet bez malogo neskolko soten let nazad, no kotorye s upoeniem chitajut i tsitirujut do sikh por ljudi vsekh vozrastov. I eto neudivitelno - virtuozno ispolzuja vse ottenki smeshnogo, ot dobrodushnogo jumora i mjagkoj ironii do gnevnogo sarkazma i jadovitykh nasmeshek, avtory, kazhdyj v svojstvennoj emu manere, sozdali velichajshie satiricheskie pamjatniki mirovoj literatury. Istorii o puteshestvijakh khirurga, a zatem kapitana Lemjuelja Gullivera, o seme obzhor-velikanov i vesjolye pokhozhdenija barona Mjunkhauzena vdokhnovili frantsuzskikh khudozhnikov Gjustava Dore i Zhana Granvilja na sozdanie illjustratsij, vposledstvii stavshikh klassicheskimi.

Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" is a satirical adventure that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through fantastical lands and bizarre societies. Follow Lemuel Gulliver, a disillusioned surgeon turned traveler, as he encounters the miniature Lilliputians, the colossal Brobdingnagians, the enigmatic flying island of Laputa, and the wise but frail Houyhnhnms. Each encounter serves as a sharp critique of contemporary politics, human nature, and societal norms. Swift's masterful blend of humor and sharp satire makes "Gulliver's Travels" not just an entertaining tale of escapades, but a profound commentary on the follies and vices of humanity.

Vpervye my znakomimsja s etoj istoriej v detstve v silno sokraschennom variante, adaptirovannom dlja junogo chitatelja, no dannoe izdanie predlagaet versiju polnuju i otnjud ne detskuju. Po vole sudby korabelnyj vrach Lemjuel Gulliver okazyvaetsja na sudne, kotoroe terpit krushenie. Tak nachinaetsja shestnadtsatiletnee puteshestvie geroja: ot Liliputii do strany loshadej s razumom cheloveka - guigngmov. Svift pri pomoschi fantasticheskogo sjuzheta, mjagkoj ironii, a poroj i jadovitogo sarkazma vysmeivaet chelovecheskie poroki i obnazhaet sotsialnye jazvy obschestva.

Otpravtes v mir fantazij i puteshestvij so znamenitym proizvedeniem Dzhonatana Svifta "Gulliver v strane liliputov". Vas zhdet zakhvatyvajuschij rasskaz o prikljuchenijakh puteshestvennika Gullivera, ochutivshegosja v zemljakh liliputov - malenkikh ljudej s neobychnoj kulturoj i nepredskazuemymi obychajami. Gulliveru predstoit ponjat ikh strannye pravila i traditsii, a takzhe stolknutsja s politicheskimi intrigami i mezhdunarodnymi konfliktami. V eto zakhvatyvajuschee prikljuchenie vpleteny elementy jumora, satiry i filosofskikh razmyshlenij, kotorye ne ostavjat vas ravnodushnymi. Tekst proizvedenija sokraschen i adaptirovan dlja urovnja A2. Vse bolee slozhnye slova vy najdete v slovarikakh, raspolozhennykh posle kazhdoj glavy. V kontse knigi dany uprazhnenija na proverku ponimanija prochitannogo, zakreplenie novykh slov i rabotu s tekstom. Predlozhennye chitatelju zadanija sostavleny takim obrazom, chtoby sdelat opyt vzaimodejstvija s knigoj bolee glubokim i mnogogrannym.

Jonathan Swift skewered society, commerce, politics, and war in his greatest work, Gulliver's Travels. The four-part tale opens with a shipwreck on the island of Lilliput, whose inhabitants are just six inches tall. One fierce controversy concerns which end of an egg to crack open. In part two, Gulliver's ship ends up on Brobdingnag, an island of giants, where he is exhibited as a curiosity and partakes in cutting political t te- -t tes with its king. In part three, Gulliver encounters Houyhnhnms, horses with the qualities of rational men. These he contrasts with the barbaric Yahoos, brutes in human shape. Finally, Gulliver returns from his travels with bitter insights into the nature of man and the barbarism that underlies so-called civilization. This Warbler Classics edition is based on the complete first edition of 1726, reproduces all of the original illustrations, and includes a biographical timeline of Swift's enigmatic life.

Förlist på ett stormigt hav spolas Lemuel Gulliver upp på stranden till ön Lilliput, befolkad av nyfikna miniatyrmänniskor som kallar sig lilliputtaner. Så småningom lyckas han ta sig därifrån, men hamnar då i stället hos jättarna i Brobdingnag och därefter på den flygande, vetenskapsdyrkande ön Laputa. Innan han återvänder hem möter han även de filosofiska houyhnhnmerna och de brutala yahooerna. Gullivers resor [1726] är lika mycket en klassisk äventyrsberättelse som en svidande - om än humoristisk - samhällskritik. Genom mötena med de olika öarnas invånare låter Swift all sorts mänsklig dumhet komma till ytan, för att sedan fördöma och håna den med stor lust och dräpande träffsäkerhet. I översättning av Jakob Gunnarsson. JONATHAN SWIFT [1667-1745] var en irländsk författare och poet, ofta betraktad som en av världslitteraturens största satiriker. Många av sina texter publicerade han ursprungligen under pseudonym, varav Lemuel Gulliver var en.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D. - Volume 07; Historical and Political Tracts-Irish, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D. - Volume 03; Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church - Volume 1, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D. - Volume 10; Historical Writings, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D. - Volume 04; Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church - Volume 2, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D. - Volume 06; The Drapier's Letters, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D. D. - Volume 09; Contributions to The Tatler, The Examiner, The Spectator, and The Intelligencer, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Vse chasti znamenitykh prikljuchenij Gullivera sobrany v odnoj knige! Dzhonatan Svift sozdal poistine zakhvatyvajuschuju i absoljutno neverojatnuju khroniku stranstvij Lemjuelja Gullivera, snachala khirurga, a potom kapitana neskolkikh korablej, stavshuju klassikoj mirovoj literatury. Letuchie ostrova, kroshechnye chelovechki i khitrye charodei - vsjo eto i mnogoe drugoe uvidel znamenityj Chelovek-Gora v svojom puteshestvii v otdaljonnye strany sveta. V serii "Detskaja biblioteka" sobrany luchshie proizvedenija otechestvennoj i mirovoj literatury dlja detej ot 5 do 16 let. Eto folklor i literaturnye skazki, stikhi, rasskazy i povesti vydajuschikhsja pisatelej-klassikov. Vse proizvedenija vkhodjat v obrazovatelnye programmy po literature i rekomendovany Ministerstvom prosveschenija RF dlja izuchenija v shkole i samostojatelnogo chtenija.