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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Gulliver’s Travels

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Infatuation and Absurdity in Gulliver's Travels

This chapter examines the themes of infatuation and intellectual vanity through Gulliver's encounters in surreal societies. It critiques the disconnect between abstract ideals and reality, as well as the absurdities that arise from excessive scrutiny and ambition.

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