EXPLORING SATIRE AND SOCIETY IN JONATHAN SWIFT'S "GULLIVER'S TRAVELS DURING THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Keywords:
Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels, satire, society, Age of Enlightenment, reason, progress, Swiftian humor, Cultural criticism, moral values.Abstract
This article explores the enduring appeal of Jonathan Swift's novel "Gulliver's Travels" and its satirical depiction of society during the Age of Enlightenment. Through the protagonist Gulliver's voyages to imaginary lands, Swift critiques various aspects of human folly, politics, religion, and science. The novel's division into four parts highlights different societal flaws and reflects Swift's commentary on the world around him. The Age of Enlightenment, characterized by reason and progress, influenced Swift's satirical approach and the novel's lasting impact on literature.
Downloads
References
Usmanova, S & Ibragimova, D (2022) Developing of British and American literature, Textbook, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Fergana State University / "Classic" Publishing House/ 223 pages.
Christopher Wren. NNDB: Tracking the Entire World. Soylent Communications, 2014.Web. 19 May 2015
Connolly, P.J. “John Locke (1632-1704)” Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Iowa State University.Web. 10 May 2015
Cronk, N. E. “Voltaire and Enlightenment.” Voltaire Foundation: Voltaire Biography. University of Oxford, 2008.Web. 24 Apr. 2015
History of The Royal Society. Royal Society Publishing, n.d. Web. 19 April 2013
Isaac Newton. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 02:17, May 14, 2015
