Gulliver's Travels

Name: Gulliver's Travels
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241736463
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By Jonathan Swift

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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation—including this thrilling edition of Gulliver's Travels.

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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241736463

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 448

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Classic Fiction Classic General Fiction Fiction General Fiction Jonathan Swift Literary Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

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.

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