Laputa Collection

He made me observe the several methods used by farmers in managing their lands. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa
2963125 He made me observe the several methods used by farmers in managing their lands. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa

A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib
2963111 A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib, an island of sorcerers and magicians

They were the most mortifying sight I ever beheld. The name struldbrug is given to those humans in the nation of
2963110 They were the most mortifying sight I ever beheld. The name struldbrug is given to those humans in the nation of Luggnagg who are born seemingly normal, but are in fact immortal

I perceived a vast opaque body between me and the sun. Gulliver's first sighting of the flying island or rock known
2963128 I perceived a vast opaque body between me and the sun. Gulliver's first sighting of the flying island or rock known as Laputa

His majesty was then deep in a problem. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875
2963127 His majesty was then deep in a problem. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

They spend the greatest part of their lives in observing the celestial bodies
2963112 They spend the greatest part of their lives in observing the celestial bodies. Illustration from Gulliver's voyage to the flying island or rock of Laputa

By means of this loadstone, the island is made to rise and fall. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa
2963126 By means of this loadstone, the island is made to rise and fall. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Gulliver waves his handkerchief to get the attention of the people fishing
3614717 Gulliver waves his handkerchief to get the attention of the people fishing and looking down from the flying island of Laputa

GULLIVER IN LAPUTA
He meets the Governor of the Island of Sorcerers, where the servants are dead spirits : great men of the past are summoned and speak with him. Date: First published: 1726

Two of Those Sages... Like Pedlars Among Us, from Gulliver
3467981 Two of Those Sages A....Like Pedlars Among Us, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

Gulliver sees the flying island Laputa for the first time
3514767 Gulliver sees the flying island Laputa for the first time, and examines it through his telescope, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

A Laputian gentleman taking a walk from Part III
3514747 A Laputian gentleman taking a walk from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa etc in Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham

Two of those sages... like pedlars among us (expressing themselves with things they
3514749 Two of those sages... like pedlars among us (expressing themselves with things they carry around) from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib

A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift
3467979 A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

Map of Laputa (flying island top right) and Balnibarbii (main port Maldonada) from
3514748 Map of Laputa (flying island top right) and Balnibarbii (main port Maldonada) from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib

The Struldrugs, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub
3467982 The Struldrugs, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Queen of Laputa, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels
3514768 The Queen of Laputa, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of Laputa)

Gulliver enters a room in the the grand Academy of Lagado filled with a repulsive odour
3514769 Gulliver enters a room in the the grand Academy of Lagado filled with a repulsive odour, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Gulliver sees the flying island Laputa for the first time
3514758 Gulliver sees the flying island Laputa for the first time, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Struldrugs, 1909
The Struldrugs, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Two of Those Sages …. Like Pedlars Among Us, 1909
Two of Those Sages ….Like Pedlars Among Us, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, 1909
A Laputian Gentleman Taking a Walk, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Gulliver Kisses the Queen of Brobdingnagias Hand, 1909
Gulliver Kisses the Queen of Brobdingnagias Hand, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Gullivers Combat with The Wasps, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), 1909
Gullivers Combat with The Wasps, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Gulliver is Struck with Fear at First Sight of The Brobdingnagian Reapers, 1909
Gulliver is Struck with Fear at First Sight of The Brobdingnagian Reapers, from Gullivers Travels by Jonathon Swift (1667 - 1745), pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Gulliver & Laputa
The island floating in the air

Laputian Gent Walking
GULLIVER IN LAPUTA A scholar of Laputa, out walking, must be accompanied by a servant who prevents him from accident, so deep is he likely to be in his thoughts. Date: First published: 1726

Scholar of Laputa
A scholar of Laputa, deep in thought, is attended by a servant whose duty it is to rouse him to a sense of reality should the need arise

Gulliver / Queen of Laputa
The Queen of LAPUTA

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"Laputa: A Fascinating Flying Island in Gulliver's Travels" In the enchanting world of "Gulliver's Travels, " Laputa, a flying island, captivates readers with its mystical allure. As Gulliver embarks on his extraordinary journey, he encounters this remarkable place that leaves him awestruck. The first glimpse fills Gulliver with wonder and astonishment. The sight of the floating island defying gravity is nothing short of breathtaking. Its ethereal beauty and mysterious aura leave an indelible mark on his adventurous soul. Within Laputa's confines, Gulliver encounters two sages who appear like pedlars among ordinary people. These wise men express themselves through their unique inventions and contraptions, showcasing their advanced intellect and scientific prowess. As Gulliver explores further, he comes across a distinguished Laputian gentleman taking a leisurely walk. This encounter offers him insights into the customs and lifestyle of these extraordinary inhabitants. Their ways are vastly different from those in other lands visited by our intrepid traveler. A map reveals the layout along with Balnibarbii, its main port Maldonada. This visual representation highlights the grandeur and scale of this awe-inspiring floating realm—a testament to Jonathan Swift's vivid imagination. However, not everything is idyllic; there are also dark aspects to be discovered. The Struldrugs plague this fantastical land—an eternal curse that grants immortality but brings only despair as loved ones age while they remain trapped in perpetual existence. Amidst all these wonders lies the Queen herself—a regal figure whose presence adds an air of majesty to this mythical realm. Her influence shapes both politics and society within her domain as she governs with wisdom and grace. Yet even amidst such marvels, not all is perfect within the walls of Laputa.