What piqued my interest was the fact that even though this version was published over 80 years ago this copy still comes about 200 years after the original. One of the first editions of the novel that I saw in our collection was a copy published in 1938. In a way the shelves almost appear like a discombobulated timeline which we can read and explore different versions of the same book. Here in the stacks at Burns Library I’ve seen copies of the novel over a hundred years old as well as illustrated versions of the story for younger audiences. In the centuries since it’s original publication Gulliver’s Travels has spawned variations throughout the years. Following Lemuel Gulliver in his journey though magical worlds filled with miniature people, giants, talking horses and even elders that live forever, Gulliver’s Travels is a classic story that’s remained relevant through the years even though it was first published in 1726 under the title, Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. Though known widely for his satirical essay, “A Modest Proposal ,” undoubtedly his most famous work is his novel Gulliver’s Travels. One of the things that the Burns Library is known for is our extensive Irish collection and Anglo-Irish author, Jonathan Swift is no exception. Facsimile title page, Gulliver’s Travels, PR3724 G7 1938 IRISH
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