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Fantasy· International

Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag

by Jonathan Swift
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 1726English
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About This Book

Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag (1726) stands as one of the most significant works of fantasy of its era. Published in 1726, Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag by Jonathan Swift is an epic fantasy that transports readers to richly imagined worlds filled with wonder and adventure.

Book Details

AuthorJonathan Swift
Published1726
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🐉 Fantasy
Editorial Score35/100
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Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Editorial Assessment

Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag by Jonathan Swift sits within the tradition of fantasy that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1726 in International, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag reflects Jonathan Swift's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with International's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · national
172635
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About the Author
Jonathan Swift
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag by Jonathan Swift is a celebrated work of fantasy published in 1726. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

Who wrote Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag?

Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag was written by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726. Jonathan Swift is recognized as a significant author in the field of fantasy.

When was Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag published?

Gulliver's travels in Lilliput and Brobdingnag was first published in 1726. It has since become a well-regarded work in the fantasy genre, read by audiences around the world.

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