Gulliver's Travels illustrated by Arthur Rackham (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Illustrated Voyage Through Satire, Strange Societies, and Human FollyBy Jonathan Swift
Length11h 6m
About this audiobook
Gulliver's Travels is Jonathan Swift's masterwork of satirical fiction, a brilliantly structured sequence of voyages that carries Lemuel Gulliver from the miniature society of Lilliput to Brobdingnag, Laputa, and the unsettling land of the Houyhnhnms. Beneath its adventure narrative lies a severe anatomy of politics, science, colonial ambition, vanity, and human self-deception. In this illustrated edition, Arthur Rackham's distinctive images deepen the book's atmosphere, balancing fantasy with grotesque moral insight. Swift, an Anglo-Irish clergyman, pamphleteer, and one of the fiercest prose satirists of the eighteenth century, wrote from intimate knowledge of political corruption, religious controversy, and imperial pretension. His experiences in Dublin and London, his Tory associations, and his disillusionment with public life shaped the bitter clarity of Gulliver's Travels. The work reflects both Enlightenment argument and a profound skepticism toward claims of human rational perfection. This edition is recommended to readers who want more than a classic tale of strange worlds. It is essential for students of satire, political literature, and illustrated books, and equally rewarding for general readers drawn to wit, imaginative invention, and moral unease.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (186)
Includes Amazon, Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreHumor, Literary Classics
Length11 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Aurora Australis
24Chapter III.
2A Letter from Captain Gulliver to his Cousin Sympson.
25Chapter IV.
3Part I. A Voyage to Lilliput.
26Chapter V.
4Chapter I.
27Chapter VI.
5Chapter II.
28Chapter VII.
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6Chapter III.
29Chapter VIII.
7Chapter IV.
30Chapter IX.
8Chapter V.
31Chapter X.
9Chapter VI.
32Chapter XI.
10Chapter VII.
33Part IV A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms.
11Chapter VIII.
34Chapter I.
12Part II. A Voyage to Brobdingnag.
35Chapter II.
13Chapter I.
36Chapter III.
14Chapter II.
37Chapter IV.
15Chapter III.
38Chapter V.
16Chapter IV.
39Chapter VI.
17Chapter V.
40Chapter VII.
18Chapter VI.
41Chapter VIII.
19Chapter VII.
42Chapter IX.
20Chapter VIII.
43Chapter X.
21Part III. A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan.
44Chapter XI.
22Chapter I.
45Chapter XII.
23Chapter II.
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