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The Jonathan Swift Library

The Jonathan Swift Library

Written by: Jonathan Swift
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Welcome, curious listener, to The Jonathan Swift Library, a most serious repository of voyages, follies, and uncomfortable truths. Within this auditory cabinet you shall find entire books read aloud, as if rescued from the dust of some neglected Enlightenment shelf. Expect giants and tiny emperors, philosophers both wise and ridiculous, and the occasional reminder that mankind, for all its claims to reason, remains delightfully absurd. Pray sit upright, adjust your headphones with dignity, and prepare to be entertained, corrected, and perhaps gently mocked.Public domain
Episodes
  • Gulliver's Travels Part 2 Chapter 1

    Gulliver's Travels Part 2 Chapter 1
    May 21 2026
    In which a daring mariner, caught in a most tempestuous storm, finds himself cast upon a wondrous and enormous land inhabited by colossal beings, whose size and customs are marvelled at with a blend of awe and gentle apprehension. Amidst the curious rites and imposing domesticities of this strange people, the traveller endeavours to maintain his dignity and reason, whilst reflecting thoughtfully on the relativity of greatness and the peculiarities of his extraordinary predicament.
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    26 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 8

    Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 8
    May 19 2026
    In which the narrator industriously prepares and repairs a found vessel with imperial assistance to secure his departure from Blefuscu, navigating the delicate politics between rival monarchs with prudence and modest dignity. After a voyage marked by providence and careful provisioning, he rejoices in his return to his native land, briefly reunited with family and fortune before setting sail once more to unknown adventures.
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    13 mins
  • Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 7

    Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Chapter 7
    May 17 2026
    In which the narrator, apprised of a conspiracy to accuse him of high treason, deliberates on his perilous predicament within a court rife with intrigues and capricious cruelty. With a mixture of rash courage and youthful ignorance, he flees to the neighbouring empire of Blefuscu, where he receives a courteous yet uncertain welcome from its sovereign.
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    17 mins
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