Gulliver's Travels

Exploring the intricacies of human nature and the absurdities of the "travellers' tales" genre, this 1726 prose satire follows Lemuel Gulliver, a surgeon turned ship captain, on his fantastical voyages to remote nations. Jonathan Swift's sharp wit critiques society and human follies, aiming to provoke thought rather than entertain. As his most renowned work, it remains a significant piece of English literature, highlighting the complexities of morality and the human condition through surreal encounters and imaginative landscapes.