Gulliver's Travels (Vocabulary of 800 words for 7th-grade students to read)

Author: Liu Wenjun
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Jonathan Swift was the founder of the radical democratic faction in the British Enlightenment and the most outstanding political essayist and satirical novelist in 18th-century Britain. Among Swift's enduring works, Gulliver's Travels is the most widely read and beloved by readers worldwide. Through Gulliver's narrative, the book recounts his extraordinary experiences traveling to four countries, with the first part—Lilliput and the second part—Brobdingnag being particularly famous. This book selects these two representative parts. In the author's view, Gulliver's travels in Lilliput are actually a reflection of Britain. Through the seemingly absurd logic, we see: the king is only slightly taller than his subjects but arrogantly claims to be the universe's ruler, with his capricious moods determining the fate of the people. Officials also need not possess virtue or talent; as long as they can jump rope high, they can attain high-ranking positions and great wealth. The structure of this book is well-organized and aligns with rational thinking. Swift, nurtured under the influence of classicism, has a profound command of language and innovative writing techniques, offering many valuable aspects for young friends in China to learn from and draw inspiration from.