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Gulliver & Farmer
Gulliver is found by a countryman
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1726 Brobdingnag Countryman Farmer Found Gulliver Gullivers Swift Travels
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This image, taken from the 1726 edition of Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels," depicts a pivotal moment in the famous literary adventure. The scene shows Gulliver, the hapless traveler, being discovered by a curious countryman in the land of Brobdingnag. Having been shipwrecked and enlarged to giant size, Gulliver had wandered the land, observing the inhabitants and their vastly different way of life. In this moment, the countryman, with a mix of awe and trepidation, approaches the colossal figure of Gulliver, who is shown lying in a field, seemingly exhausted from his travels. The farmer, dressed in traditional rural attire, holds a staff in one hand and a hat in the other, as if to offer protection or comfort to the stranger. Swift's "Gulliver's Travels," first published in 1726, is a satirical novel that chronicles the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver as he travels to various fantastical lands. The work is renowned for its biting wit and social commentary, and has remained a beloved classic of English literature. This image, with its intriguing depiction of the encounter between Gulliver and the countryman, offers a glimpse into the rich and imaginative world of Swift's creation. The detail and texture of the print, with its intricate lines and shading, transport us back to the 18th century and allow us to share in the wonder and excitement of Gulliver's extraordinary journey.
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