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"Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, published in 1726, is a satirical novel that recounts the fantastical voyages and adventures of Lemuel Gulliver. The novel is divided into four parts, each featuring Gulliver's journeys to different lands, including Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, and the land of the Houyhnhnms.

In Lilliput, Gulliver encounters a race of tiny people and is initially seen as a giant. He becomes embroiled in political conflicts, which serve as a satirical commentary on the absurdities of European politics of the time.

In Brobdingnag, Gulliver encounters a race of giants and, in stark contrast to Lilliput, is now the miniature being in a world of giants. The portrayal of the Brobdingnagians is a critique of human flaws and pettiness when seen from a different perspective.

In Laputa, Gulliver visits a floating island inhabited by impractical and absent-minded intellectuals, satirizing the detachment of the intelligentsia from practical matters.

In the land of the Houyhnhnms, Gulliver encounters a race of intelligent horses and a brutal, degenerate human-like species, the Yahoos. The Houyhnhnms' rational and virtuous society highlights the folly and irrationality of humanity.

Throughout the novel, Swift employs biting satire to critique various aspects of human society, including politics, science, and human nature. "Gulliver's Travels" remains a classic exploration of human nature, society, and government, known for its humor, wit, and searing social commentary.