Episodes

  • Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 5

    Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 5
    May 13 2026
    In which the author, by a feat of remarkable courage and ingenuity, captures the enemy fleet of Blefuscu and gains a high honour from the emperor of Lilliput, yet soon incurs the disfavour of the court through his refusal to serve oppressive designs. Moreover, he quells a dangerous fire in the imperial palace by an unconventional means, thereby saving the royal residence but stirring fresh enmity with the empress.
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    14 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 4

    Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 4
    May 11 2026
    In which the author, newly liberated, is permitted a cautious exploration of Mildendo, the diminutive yet populous capital, whose architecture and imperial palace are described with attentive detail. He is then made acquainted by a principal secretary with the internal political divisions and ongoing martial threats of this curious empire, to which he offers his humble services in their defence.
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    11 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 3

    Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 3
    May 9 2026
    In which the author wins the favour of the diminutive emperor and court through gentle amusement, notably by conducting elaborate displays with their horses and observing the curious contests of agility used to determine office. Having earned their trust, he is granted liberty upon solemn conditions that reflect the peculiar customs and precise economy of this diminutive realm.
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    16 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 2

    Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 2
    May 7 2026
    In which the great emperor of Lilliput, attended by his court and nobility, comes forth to behold and cautiously engage with the prodigious stranger confined by a slender chain, despite the inability of either party to comprehend the other's tongue. The stranger is subjected to a meticulous search of his vast pockets, surrendering weapons and trinkets of curious make, whilst gradually gaining favour through his courteous demeanour and patient efforts to master the Lilliputian language.
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    21 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 1

    Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 1
    May 5 2026
    In which a learned English surgeon recounts his early life and voyages at sea before a dreadful shipwreck casts him ashore the strange land of Lilliput, where he finds himself bound and beset by a multitude of minute but intrepid inhabitants. Though initially objectified and restrained, he is courteously tended to by these diminutive people, who employ ingenious devices and great numbers to convey and confine him near their capital.
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    22 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels A letter from Captain Gulliver to his cousin Sympson

    Gulliver's Travels A letter from Captain Gulliver to his cousin Sympson
    May 3 2026
    In which a candid letter from Captain Gulliver reveals his vexation at the unauthorised alterations and misrepresentations of his travel accounts, reflecting his deep dissatisfaction with the folly and corruption of human nature as observed amongst the Yahoos. He laments his failed hopes for reform and prepares to recount his voyages, inviting readers to judge his narrative with due candour and discernment.
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    9 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels The publisher to the reader

    Gulliver's Travels The publisher to the reader
    May 1 2026
    In which a modest preface is presented by a trusted acquaintance of Mr. Lemuel Gulliver, who assures the reader of the veracity and plainness of the forthcoming narrative, albeit with some passages prudently omitted to suit the common understanding. This gentle introduction serves to establish both the character of the author and the nature of his travels, inviting the reader to partake in the curious and instructive accounts ahead.
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    3 mins
  • A Tale of a Tub Section 12

    A Tale of a Tub Section 12
    Apr 29 2026
    In which the author reflects with wry humour on the timing and reception of literary works, comparing books to seasons and acknowledging the peculiar tastes of readers and booksellers alike. He muses on the art of concluding a treatise, the folly of excessive profundity, and the challenge of sharing wit and invention in conversation, all while inviting the reader’s indulgence for moments of dulness and spleen.
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    22 mins