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Memoirs Of The Court Of Lilliput: Written By Captain Gulliver (1727)

Memoirs Of The Court Of Lilliput: Written By Captain Gulliver (1727)

Swift, Jonathan

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ISBN10: 1120643546
ISBN13: 9781120643544
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs of the Court of Lilliput is a satirical novel written by Jonathan Swift and published in 1727. The book is a sequel to his famous novel Gulliver's Travels and is written in the same style. The story is narrated by the protagonist, Captain Gulliver, who recounts his experiences in the land of Lilliput, a tiny kingdom inhabited by miniature people. In this book, Captain Gulliver describes his time as an ambassador to the court of Lilliput, where he witnesses the absurdities and follies of the royal court. He observes the petty rivalries and intrigues of the courtiers, the ridiculous laws and customs of the kingdom, and the absurdities of the Lilliputian language and culture. Through his observations, Swift satirizes the corruption and excesses of the British court of his time, as well as the political and social issues of the day. The book is a biting commentary on the nature of power and the follies of human nature, and is considered a classic of English literature. Overall, Memoirs of the Court of Lilliput is a witty and entertaining satire that offers a sharp critique of the society of Swift's time, as well as a timeless commentary on the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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