Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels tell the story of a shipwrecked sailor who finds himself on an island full of little people. Gulliver has many adventures along the way with a host of different and fantastical peoples. This is a book that uses fantasy and allegory to discuss the shortcomings of Swift's native England. A wonderful story written by an author who some claim to have been the first political satirist.Why it's on the listThis book can be read and enjoyed by children as simply a tale of tiny people, giants, yahoos and other creatures. But at a deeper level, there is so much more going on. Swift's satire shows us an uncompromising view of our society. Politics, religion, culture, and education all get poked and prodded by Swift until we are forced to learn and change. As a short and simple book to read it is a delight. As a satirical commentary on Western Civilization, there is a lot more for us to consider.Read if you likeAdventure. Satire.