Böcker av Jonathan Swift

Les voyages de Gulliver, un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire humaine, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous, aux éditions Alpha, nous sommes efforcés de le préserver en republiant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur travail original et, par conséquent, le texte est clair et lisible.

The Poems of Jonathan Swift Vol. 1 is a collection of poems written by Jonathan Swift, an Irish satirist, essayist, and poet of the 18th century. The book contains a diverse range of Swift's works, from his earliest verses to his most famous satires. The collection includes a wide range of topics, including political and social commentary, religion, human nature, and love. Many of Swift's poems are witty and humorous, while others are deeply introspective and melancholic. Some of his most famous poems, such as "A Modest Proposal" and "The Lady's Dressing Room," are included in this volume. Throughout the book, Swift's mastery of language and his ability to use satire to expose the absurdities of society are on full display. His works offer a glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of 18th-century England and Ireland, making this collection an important piece of literary history. Overall, The Poems of Jonathan Swift Vol. 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in Swift's poetry or the literature of the 18th century.

The Poems of Jonathan Swift, Volume 2' is a collection of poems written by the renowned 18th-century Irish author, Jonathan Swift. The book features a variety of poems, including political satires, odes, and ballads. Swift's work often used humor and wit to comment on societal issues, and this collection is no exception. Some of the notable pieces in this volume include 'Verses on the Death of Dr. Swift, ' which is a mock epitaph penned by Swift himself, and 'A Beautiful Young Nymph Going to Bed, ' a controversial poem that caused quite a stir when it was first published. Other highlights include 'The Progress of Marriage' and 'The Grand Question Debated.' Throughout the book, Swift's clever wordplay and sharp observations showcase his skill as a writer and his ability to use poetry as a means of social and political commentary. This collection is a must-read for fans of Swift's work, as well as anyone interested in the literary landscape of 18th-century England and Irelan

"Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Nations Of The World" is a satirical novel written by Jonathan Swift and first published in 1726. The novel tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who travels to several remote lands. In the first part of the book, Gulliver is shipwrecked on the island of Lilliput, where he discovers a race of tiny people only six inches tall. He becomes embroiled in their political and social conflicts, which satirize the English government of the time. In the second part of the book, Gulliver visits Brobdingnag, a land of giants where he himself becomes the tiny person. He is taken in by a kindly giant and learns about the flaws of humanity from a new perspective. In the third part, Gulliver visits the flying island of Laputa, where he encounters scientists and intellectuals who are so absorbed in their own theories that they are completely disconnected from reality. In the final part, Gulliver travels to the land of the Houyhnhnms, a society of intelligent horses who live in harmony with nature. He is shocked by the contrast with the brutal and selfish behavior of human society. Throughout the novel, Swift uses satire to criticize and ridicule the social and political institutions of his time, as well as human nature in general. The book has become a classic of English literature and a masterpiece of satirical writing.

Jonathon Swift initially released The Battle of the Books, and Other Short Pieces as a compilation of satirical essays and pamphlets. The title article, "The War of the Books," is a satirical allegory in which numerous literary creations are portrayed as soldiers fighting in a conflict between ancient and contemporary books. Other pieces in the collection include "The Mechanical Operation of the Spirit," a satirical essay on the state of modern philosophical inquiry, "A Tale of a Tub," a satirical attack on religious hypocrisy, and "A Modest Proposal," a famous satirical essay suggesting that Irish poverty could be solved by eating their children. Swift uses his trademark wit and cutting sarcasm to criticize various societal issues throughout the anthology, including politics, religion, literature, and culture. His work is characterized by a caustic and sarcastic tone that often criticizes the hypocrisy and arrogance of the governing elites. Despite being more than three centuries old, the Battle of the Books, and Other Short Pieces is still regarded as a classic work of satire and English literature. Its impact may be observed in the writing of following authors like Kurt Vonnegut, George Orwell, and Oscar Wilde.

Jonathan Swift's classic is one the greatest novels written in the English language. Gulliver journeys through a series of islands meeting a fantastical array of people - including the famous, tiny Liliputions. His observations oblige the reader to think of themselves in such company, and think beyond their own preconceived notions.

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre " Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als Gulliver's Travels . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Französische übersetzt, damit heutige und zukünftige Generationen es lesen und bewahren können.

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre " Gulliver's Travels . Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Französische übersetzt, damit heutige und zukünftige Generationen es lesen und bewahren können.

Mi padre tenía una pequeña hacienda en Nottinghamshire. De cinco hijos, yo era el tercero. Me mandó al Colegio Emanuel, de Cambridge, teniendo yo catorce años, y allí residí tres, seriamente aplicado a mis estudios pero como mi sostenimiento, aun siendo mi pensión muy corta, representaba una carga demasiado grande para una tan reducida fortuna, entré de aprendiz con míster James Bates, eminente cirujano de Londres, con quien estuve cuatro años, y con pequeñas cantidades que mi padre me enviaba de vez en cuando fui aprendiendo navegación y otras partes de las Matemáticas, útiles a quien ha de viajar, pues siempre creí que, más tarde o más temprano, viajar sería mi suerte. Cuando dejé a míster Bates, volví al lado de mi padre allí, con su ayuda, la de mi tío Juan y la de algún otro pariente, conseguí cuarenta libras y la promesa de treinta al año para mi sostenimiento en Leida. En este último punto estudié Física dos años y siete meses, seguro de que me sería útil en largas travesías. Poco después de mi regreso de Leida, por recomendación de mi buen maestro míster Bates, me coloqué de médico en el Swallow, barco mandado por el capitán Abraham Panell, con quien en tres años y medio hice un viaje o dos a Oriente y varios a otros puntos. Al volver decidí establecerme en Londres, propósito en que me animó míster Bates, mi maestro, por quien fui recomendado a algunos clientes. Alquilé parte de una casa pequeña en la Old Jewry y como me aconsejasen tomar estado, me casé con mistress Mary Burton, hija segunda de míster Edmund Burton, vendedor de medias de Newgate Street, y con ella recibí cuatrocientas libras como dote.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the whimsical and satirical world of "Gulliver's Travels." Join Lemuel Gulliver as he encounters bizarre civilizations and larger-than-life beings in a quest that challenges his perception of humanity and society. In the land of Lilliput, Gulliver finds himself amidst a society of tiny people, where absurd conflicts and political intrigues mirror the follies of our own world. From there, he ventures to Brobdingnag, a realm of giants, where he becomes a mere curiosity, and his own sense of superiority is shattered. As Gulliver explores the floating island of Laputa, he confronts the dangers of excessive intellect and the disconnect between knowledge and practicality. Swift's sharp wit and satire take center stage as he critiques the flaws of science, academia, and bureaucracy. But the most profound revelations await Gulliver in the land of the Houyhnhnms, where rational horses rule over savage human-like creatures called Yahoos. Swift delves into the essence of humanity, challenging our notions of morality, reason, and the very fabric of our society. A timeless classic, "Gulliver's Travels" is an enchanting blend of adventure and social commentary. Jonathan Swift's vivid imagination and biting satire invite us to reflect on our own world, exposing the flaws and follies that still resonate today. Prepare to be captivated, amused, and inspired as you embark on this remarkable voyage of self-discovery and enlightenment.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the whimsical and satirical world of "Gulliver's Travels." Join Lemuel Gulliver as he encounters bizarre civilizations and larger-than-life beings in a quest that challenges his perception of humanity and society. In the land of Lilliput, Gulliver finds himself amidst a society of tiny people, where absurd conflicts and political intrigues mirror the follies of our own world. From there, he ventures to Brobdingnag, a realm of giants, where he becomes a mere curiosity, and his own sense of superiority is shattered. As Gulliver explores the floating island of Laputa, he confronts the dangers of excessive intellect and the disconnect between knowledge and practicality. Swift's sharp wit and satire take center stage as he critiques the flaws of science, academia, and bureaucracy. But the most profound revelations await Gulliver in the land of the Houyhnhnms, where rational horses rule over savage human-like creatures called Yahoos. Swift delves into the essence of humanity, challenging our notions of morality, reason, and the very fabric of our society. A timeless classic, "Gulliver's Travels" is an enchanting blend of adventure and social commentary. Jonathan Swift's vivid imagination and biting satire invite us to reflect on our own world, exposing the flaws and follies that still resonate today. Prepare to be captivated, amused, and inspired as you embark on this remarkable voyage of self-discovery and enlightenment.

I. PREDICCIONES PARA EL AÑO 1708 EN LAS CUALES EL MES, Y EL DÍA DEL MES SON PRECISADOS, LAS PERSONAS NOMBRADAS, Y LAS GRANDES ACCIONES Y EVENTOS DEL AÑO PRÓXIMO ESCRUPULOSAMENTE RELATADOS, TAL COMO VENDRÁN A SUCEDER. ESCRITAS PARA EVITAR QUE EL PUEBLO DE INGLATERRA SIGA SIENDO ENGAÑADO POR LOS VULGARES FABRICANTES DE ALMANAQUES.POR ISAAC BICKERSTAFF, Esq.John Partridge era el seudónimo de John Hewson, uno de los muchos astrólogos o «fabricantes de almanaques» que se enriquecían entonces (como hoy) gracias a la ignorancia de la gente. Pero el suyo fue un caso particular: rápidamente se convirtió en el protegido del rey Guillermo y en médico de la corte. En 1708, Swift ¿tanto por su odio a la ignorancia como por razones políticas¿ decidió demolerlo; la manera en que lo hizo constituye, al mismo tiempo que una de sus burlas más crueles, la demostración del poder casi mortífero de su literatura y de su inteligencia. Adoptando el seudónimo de Isaac Bickerstaff, astrólogo ficticio, publicó sus Predicciones para el año 1708, en las que anticipó la muerte de Partridge para el 29 de marzo. En la mañana del 30 de marzo los canillitas londinenses vocearon otro texto swiftiano: una Elegía por la muerte de Partridge, y pocos días después, la Carta a un Lord, en la cual un supuesto testigo imparcial narra los detalles de esa muerte. Pero Partridge era estúpido: en vez de callarse, se le ocurrió refutar a Swift, haciendo público el hecho de que no sólo estaba vivo, sino que también lo había estado el 29 de marzo. Entonces llegó el golpe fatal: la Vindicación. La burla se hizo célebre; amigos de Swift, como Pope, Congreve, Gay o Steele, tomaron parte en la «controversia» publicando anuncios en los que probaban o se condolían de la muerte del astrólogo. Fue el fin de Partridge. Casi se puede decir que Swift lo mató escribiendo.

"And I remember in frequent discourses with my master concerning the nature of manhood, in other parts of the world, having occasion to talk of lying and false representation... For he argued thus; that the use of speech was to make us understand one another, and to receive information of facts; now if any one said the thing which was not, these ends were defeated...he leaves me worse than in ignorance, for I am led to believe a thing black when it is white, and short when it is long." ― Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels Gulliver's Travels (1726) by Jonathan Swift recounts the story of Lemuel Gulliver, an English surgeon who takes to the seas when his business declines. His adventures begin as he travels to unknown and mysterious lands-Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib and the land of Houyhnhnms, where he encounters strange creatures with unusual body proportions, beliefs and values, customs and practices including horses that talk.

Al ser hoy en día los hombres de ingenio tan numerosos y penetrantes, parece que los jerarcas de la Iglesia y el Estado empiezan a ser víctimas de horribles aprensiones, no sea que esos caballeros, durante los largos intervalos de paz, dediquen su ocio a horadar los puntos flacos de la religión y del gobierno. Para prevenir lo cual, últimamente se ha dedicado mucho tiempo a pensar en proyectos que quiten fuerza y agudeza a esos formidables indagadores para que dejen de escudriñar y de discurrir acerca de asuntos tan delicados. Finalmente han escogido uno que requerirá cierto tiempo y cierto coste perfeccionar. Entretanto, al crecer el peligro cada hora que pasa, debido a nuevas hornadas de ingeniosos, todos ellos provistos (como es razonable temer) de pluma, tinta y papel, que podrían convertirse, con una hora de aviso, en panfletos y otras armas ofensivas listas para su inmediata ejecución, se juzgó de absoluta necesidad pensar en algún remedio inmediato hasta que el proyecto principal se llevase a su madurez. A este respecto, cierto observador curioso y refinado, en una gran comisión de hace unos días, hizo este importante descubrimiento: ue los marineros tienen la costumbre, cuando encuentran una ballena, de echarle un tonel vacío a modo de entretenimiento, para distraerla y evitar que se comporte con violencia contra el barco. Esta parábola fue inmediatamente mitificada; se interpretó que la ballena era el Leviatán de Hobbes, que agita y juega con todos los esquemas de la religión y del gobierno, siendo muchos de ellos huecos, secos, vacíos y ruidosos, además de rígidos y propensos a la rotación: ese es el leviatán, del que los temibles ingenios de nuestro tiempo se dice que toman prestadas sus armas. La nave en peligro se comprende fácilmente que se trata de su vieja antagonista, la comunidad. Pero cómo interpretar lo del tonel era un asunto difícil; después de larga indagación y debate, se mantuvo el significado literal y se decretó que, para evitar que esos leviatanes revolviesen y jugasen con la comunidad, que de por sí es más que propensa a la oscilación, se les distrajese de ese juego mediante el Cuento de un tonel. Y considerando que mi genio está felizmente dotado a ese respecto, tuve el honor de que se me concediera ocuparme de tal empeño.

Para um médico, o capitão Lemuel Gulliver é um grande aventureiro. Neste clássico da literatura, sabemos de quatro de suas principais viagens: a Lilipute, cujos habitantes não chegam a seis polegadas de altura; a Brobdingnag, cujo menor anão do reino tem nove metros de altura; a duas ilhas, uma voadora e outra de feiticeiros, além de uma academia com pesquisadores esquisitos; e, por fim, conhece os houyhnhnms, cavalos civilizados, e os yahoos, espécie de hominídeos selvagens.

A wickedly clever satire uses comic inversions to offer telling insights into the nature of man and society. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.Gulliver's Travels describes the four voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon. In Lilliput he discovers a world in miniature; towering over the people and their city, he is able to view their society from the viewpoint of a god. However, in Brobdingnag, a land of giants, tiny Gulliver himself comes under observation, exhibited as a curiosity at markets and fairs. In Laputa, a flying island, he encounters a society of speculators and projectors who have lost all grip on everyday reality; while they plan and calculate, their country lies in ruins. Gulliver's final voyage takes him to the land of the Houyhnhnms, gentle horses whom he quickly comes to admire - in contrast to the Yahoos, filthy bestial creatures who bear a disturbing resemblance to humans.