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3514776 Map showing location of Brobdingnag from first edition of Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World better know as Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map showing location of Brobdingnag from first edition of Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World better know as Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (1667-1745).); Photo eAF Fotografie; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22444968
© AF Fotografie / Bridgeman Images
1700s 1726 Albion Brobdingnag Edition Gulliver Gullivers Jonathan Menippean North Parody Swift Travels 1703
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This print showcases a rare map from the first edition of Jonathan Swift's iconic novel, "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World" more commonly known as "Gulliver's Travels". Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 18th century, this cartographic masterpiece reveals the location of Brobdingnag, one of Gulliver's extraordinary destinations. Swift's satirical and political masterpiece takes readers on a voyage through fantastical lands and encounters with peculiar civilizations. This map serves as a visual guide to Gulliver's journey, offering insight into the imaginative world crafted by Swift. The intricate details and meticulous craftsmanship exhibited in this map highlight its significance as both a historical artifact and an artistic creation. It transports us back to a time when exploration was at its peak, igniting curiosity about distant lands. As we delve into this image, we are reminded of Swift's genius in using satire to critique society and politics. Through his protagonist Lemuel Gulliver, he cleverly parodies European culture while shedding light on human nature itself. This print captures not only the essence of Swift’s literary brilliance but also offers us a glimpse into 18th-century Europe—a time marked by intellectual curiosity and exploration. It invites us to embark on our own intellectual voyage through history, reminding us that even within fiction lies profound truth.
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