Gulliver's Travels

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Great British Classics - the very best of classic English literature A set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Classics in beautiful paperback cover designs. In the strange countries of Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa and the land of the Houyhnhnms, Gulliver meets some extraordinary people and remarkable creatures. From a race of miniature folk to some surprisingly gentle giants and wise horses, Gulliver sees society from many different perspectives. Back in England life seems very ordinary after all his experiences, but Gulliver's fantastic adventures change his views on human behaviour forever. --- Collect all the Great British Classics- 9780241430620 PETER PAN 9780241430637 THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 9780241430644 OLIVER TWIST 9780241430651 ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND 9780241435076 FIVE CHILDREN AND IT

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Anglo-Irish poet, satirist and clergyman, Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), was born in Dublin to English parents. He embarked on a career as diplomatic secretary and became increasingly involved in politics. He published many satirical works of verse and prose, including A Tale of a Tub, A Modest Proposal, and Gulliver's Travels.