Part One: "Travel Notes on the Little People"
Chapter One
Introducing the family background, life experience, education, studies, and career of "the author". "I" is a studious, decent and civilized young man. My father attaches great importance to "my" training and education, and my mentor Bates also helps "me" a lot. Later, he studied medicine, worked as a doctor on a sea ship, and opened a clinic in London. On his last voyage, on his way to the East India, he was washed away by a violent storm to the northwest of Van Diemen's Land in Australia. "I" was in danger when the boat sank. He escaped by swimming and was taken to the capital of "Lilliput". "I" was already forty years old at that time.
Chapter 2
On the second day of being imprisoned, the emperor brought the queen and the princes and consorts to see "me". The emperor and his entourage talked with "me" for about two hours. With the arrival of "I", news spread throughout the kingdom, attracting countless rich, idle and curious people to come and watch. Because of "my" arrival, the court faced difficulties and was in a dilemma; but because of "my" friendly attitude, "I" survived and received the necessary material supplies. In addition, they sent scholars to teach me the language of Lilliput. About three weeks later, the emperor summoned "me." With "my" consent and with "my" active cooperation, the two officers walked into my pockets and searched "my" body.
Chapter 3
Specifically describes two entertainment activities of "little people": 1. Dancing, performing, and jumping on a straightened rope (actually stepping on Acrobatics such as tightrope); 2. Jumping back and forth on two parallel poles, or crawling back and forth under the poles. Then, the novel describes two important military activities: first, the cavalry drill (this was organized, hosted, and managed by "I"); and the crotch march (the emperor ordered the army troops to pass under "my" crotch). The middle also describes the plot of the "little man" using six horses to pull back the hat that "I" dropped.
Chapter 4
The first half writes that "I" visited the palace of Lilliput. The second half is about a long conversation between the Minister of the Interior and "me". He talked about the situation at home and abroad: there were partisan disputes at home and the invasion of powerful enemies abroad. He also talked about many specific situations, such as: dividing parties according to the height of shoe heels, and dividing them into "Big End Party" and "Little End Party" according to the method of eating eggs and which end of the egg is broken.
Chapter 5
It mainly writes about the mountain giant "I" who has accomplished two great achievements for the little country. The first half of the novel describes "I" wading into the strait and dragging in about fifty enemy warships. Because of this incident, the emperor gave "me" the highest honorary title in the court, but the admiral felt disgraced because of it. His prestige was ruined and he became "my" mortal enemy from then on. But later he fell out of favor because "I" refused to help the emperor defeat and annex the other party. The second half of this part describes a fresh and interesting story: "I" was so anxious that I urinated to put out the fire. Although it was a meritorious service, it was also a crime.
Chapter 6
"I" first introduced the general situation of Lilliput, especially the law and education, and obviously used this to express his own relevant views and ideals. In fact, "Lilliput" is also the author's "my" ideal society in a certain sense and to a certain extent. "This is an ideal society based on the commodity economy, with sound rule of law and perfect education. Then, the author "I" briefly introduced his daily life living in the Lilliputian country for nine months and thirteen days. Among them, about the emperor's visit , the scene of having dinner with "I", the details of "I" clearing up the injustice of the wife of the finance minister.
Chapter 7
Write about a villain. An important person from the country came to visit secretly late at night and told "me" in detail the plan and inside story of the four ministers' conspiracy to frame "me", including the contents of the meeting between the emperor and the cabinet. "I" accurately recorded it after he left. Here are the main points of the conspiracy plan. At the critical moment when I had only three days of personal freedom, I made a decisive decision and used the exit passport previously "approved" by the King of Lilliput to leave without saying goodbye and flee to the island country of Blevscu. .
Chapter 8
A brief description of how “I” repaired the boat and made the equipment on board with the support and help of His Majesty the Emperor of Blevscu Island ( blades, masts, sails, etc.), sailed out to sea, met a merchant ship from the motherland on the way, and then took the ship back to England. This gave "Travel to Lilliput" a happy ending.
The second part? "Travel to the Country of Adults"
Chapter 1
Write that "I" accompanied twelve sailors ashore in search of fresh water. The sailors were attacked by giants I was so frightened that I fled back on the sampan, but "I" was the only one who was discovered by the farmers of the adult country, and was taken home by the farmers, turning from a prisoner into a guest.
Chapter 2
"My" master uses "my" performance to make money. First he performed it in a nearby town for people going to the market, then he performed it in the owner's house for people in the village, and finally he performed it on the journey to the capital. The performance went all the way, three thousand miles and a hundred days (from August 17, 1703 to October 26 of the same year). The person who guides "I" in the performance is the farmer's nine-year-old daughter. She is the "nanny" who cares about "me", takes care of "me", loves "me", teaches "me" the language of the country, and guides "me" in performances on the spot. ” and “Teacher.” Our relationship can be said to be intimate and inseparable.
Chapter 3
1. The queen bought "me" from the farmer with one thousand gold coins, which actually saved "me" who was almost exhausted to death. Two or three great scholars debated the existence and survival of "I" in front of the emperor. 3. The emperor asked "me" about the situation in "my" motherland at the dinner table and made comments. 4. The scene of the queen's meal is written in a rich, vivid and interesting way. The Queen's appetite was huge, the knives and forks were huge, the bowls were filled with cheese, the bones she used to eat the bone marrow were thick, and the bodies of kittens, puppies, mice, and even flies and wasps were terrifyingly big and ferocious. 5. The dwarf played pranks on "me" twice.
Chapter 4
Write "I" to introduce to readers the general situation of the country based on my own knowledge: the geographical environment with mountains on one side and sea on three sides; unique nature with lush animals and plants conditions; living conditions rich in fish and water; a territory over 6,000 miles long and 3,000 to 5,000 miles wide; numerous cities and populations, fifty-one cities and nearly a hundred walled towns. , the capital alone has "more than 80,000 households and about 600,000 residents."
Chapter 5
It mainly writes about "my" dangerous experiences, especially some stories about animals, which are very interesting to read. Especially the hunting dog in the garden is vividly written. But it can only be regarded as the writer's imagination and fiction, and readers will not consider its authenticity. But monkeys understand human nature, and even a three-year-old baby knows it. Sun Wukong in "Journey to the West" is children's favorite literary and artistic image. The monkey written in this chapter is also realistic, vivid and interesting.
Chapter 6
The first part writes about the wonderful uses of beards and hair: using beards to make comb teeth, using hair to weave rattan chairs, and weaving wallets; it also writes about using sticks to beat pianos . Young readers will love it. The latter part mainly writes "I" introducing the parliamentary system of my country to the king.
Chapter 7
Mainly introduces the academic, legal, military and other aspects of the adult country. The kingdom is isolated from the outside world; it has a small-scale peasant economy that emphasizes agriculture over industry and commerce, and the army (militia) is composed of craftsmen and farmers; "the academic world is very poor, only ethics, history, poetry, and mathematics"; the law is simple and accurate; "the literary style is clear, vigorous, and "Fluent"; but the king is ill-informed and does not advocate science and technology; he is very angry at "my" suggestion about making cannons, thinking it is an "inhumane thought"; the view of "war is an unlucky weapon" in Chapter 13 of "Tao Te Ching" , simply coincides with each other! The content of this chapter has a bit of the flavor of "governing by doing nothing", "Tao follows nature" and "a small country with few people" in Laozi's "Tao Te Ching".
Chapter 8
Write about the process of "I" escaping from danger in the country of adults and returning to China. The feeling of "I" in the box is written very delicately; the conversation between "I" and the captain is written very interestingly; the scene of "I" meeting my wife and daughter is both interesting and emotional.
Part Three "Travel Notes on Flying Island (Magnetic Levitation Palace), Science Fiction Country, Wizard Country, Longevity Country, and Japan"
Chapter One
Write " "I" was in danger on my third voyage and was accepted by the "Flying Island" (or translated as "Magnetic Levitation Palace"). The plot of the story is as follows: After escaping from danger on his second voyage, he stayed at home for less than two months before he was rehired by William Robinson, the captain of the "Good Hope", and began another voyage to the East Indies. Finally "I" was rescued and brought to the island.
Chapter 2
This chapter writes about "I"'s management and activities in the past month after entering the palace. The first is to learn the language of the country.
"I" used to learn many foreign languages ????in China, and he is an expert in this area. He used various methods such as translation and physical objects to learn foreign languages. In a favorable foreign language environment, he barely mastered the language in one month.
Chapter 3
Mainly explains the flying principle of "Flying Island" from astronomy, celestial mechanics, especially magnetism. This chapter mainly writes about two aspects: first, the magnet function of the "Flying Island"; second, the rebellion of the common people on the ground and the suppression of the king.
Chapter 4
Write about "my" initial experiences after descending from the "Magnetic Levitation Palace" to the "Science Fiction Country". It mainly exposes the common "exaggeration trend" in the process of social reform and the serious consequences it brings. At the same time, it also writes about the true feelings of a governor who does not follow the crowd after he is dismissed from office or retires. Some passages in this chapter may seem plain and boring at first glance, but they actually contain deep meanings.
Chapter 5
Focuses on the visit to the Capital Academy of Sciences in "Science Fiction Country" and describes various bizarre scientific research projects there. It exposes and satirizes all the ridiculous and ridiculous behaviors of the Academy of Sciences that do not care about science.
Chapter 6
Write "I" visited the "Political Design Branch" of the Academy of Sciences. There are three key points: 1. A doctor who is well versed in politics suggested using drugs to cure various problems of politicians; 2. Two professors have two completely opposite opinions on taxation methods: "taxation of sin and stupidity" and "taxation of cleverness". "Taxing bravery and politeness" (including "taxing women's beauty"); 3. An essay describing methods of detecting anti-government conspiracies; and additions made by "I".
Chapter 7
"I" left the capital of the "Science Fiction Country" and came to the seaport. Since there were no ships sailing to the large island of Luggnagg (and from there to Japan) within a month, we made a temporary decision to visit the nearby "Wizard Country". "I" was warmly received by the governor of the country. The governor was proficient in witchcraft, that is, spiritualism. He personally accompanied "me" on the visit and authorized "me" to summon the ghosts of many historical celebrities. Among them were Caesar, Pompey, and Brutus. "I" especially admire Brutus, who is dedicated to democracy, democracy and devotion.
Chapter 8
First of all, "I" met the ancient Greek poet and blind singer Homer, the ancient Greek philosopher and famous scholar Aristotle, and the famous ancient Greek materialist Epicurus, the philistine philosopher, and Descartes, the French philosopher and natural scientist from 1596 to 1650; he also used the mouth of the academic leader Aristotle to say some insightful words about the development of science.
Chapter 9
"I" left "Wizard Island", returned to the harbor, and then took a boat to "Longevity Island" and stayed in this island country for three months. The author focuses on the king's invention of a special method to "send death" to ministers: the ground is covered with poisonous powder, and the ministers are made to crawl under his throne, mouth full of poisonous powder, and die of poisoning.
Chapter 10
After "I" came to the "Longevity Country", I also fantasized about immortality at first, and also planned my future life: first, I must become the richest man in the country. ; Secondly, be a great scholar and prophet; finally, be an outstanding historian. In this plan of "I", the first priority is to "get rich", but at the same time, "I" requires myself to be frugal to prevent corruption. As the saying goes, "Diligence can make up for clumsiness, and frugality can nourish integrity."
Chapter 11
Written "I" came to Japan on a Dutch ship with a letter of introduction from the King of Longevity Country, and then returned to England under the care of the Japanese Emperor. Family reunion. Unlike all the chapters in the novel, this chapter is written like real people and real events, and does not seem to have any fictional elements. This is the end of the third part of the novel, "Travel Notes on Flying Island, Science Fiction Country, Wizard Country, Longevity Country, and Japan".
Part 4? "Travel to the Kingdom of Shenma"
Chapter 1
"I" left home and sailed to Southeast Asia again, this time as a captain; During the voyage, the newly recruited sailors colluded with the original crew and conspired to seize the ship, confining "I" in the cabin, and later abandoned "I" on the shoal. "I" waded ashore and entered the land, and met a group of hozen-like animals on the road - "wild monkeys". "Wild monkeys" are hozen-like animals that have no or lost humanity or rationality. "I" was surrounded by forty "wild monkeys"; at this critical moment, the "wild monkeys" were scared away by a gray "magic horse". "Shenma" is a kind of horse that understands human nature and is rational. Later, two "magic horses" blocked "my" way, and finally the gray "magic horse" among them led "me" to find a place to stay or a shelter.
Chapter 2
Written about the arrangements after "Shenma" took "me" home as a "wild monkey", focusing on "my" dietary issues, of course It also describes "my" master's family and members, his servants, and a group of "wild hogs" he kept in captivity. From the description of the plot, readers can further conclude that this family is all good horses, steeds, and BMWs. They are "magic horses" that are rational, intelligent, have their own language, understand human nature, are polite, and can sit on their butts.
Chapter 3
"I" have lived in the "Shenma Kingdom" for five years, and of course I have to learn the language of "Shenma". But this is the only time in the entire novel that a chapter is devoted to foreign language learning. The author of the novel is an expert in foreign language teaching.
Chapter 4
Mainly writes about the dialogue between the master (the "magic horse") and "me" (the special "wild monkey" in the eyes of the master). To be precise, "I" used the language of the master ("Shenma") to introduce to the master ("Shenma") relatively reluctantly and bluntly the life and origin of "my", especially the experience of his last voyage. This long and difficult conversation took up several days.
Chapter 5
Written on two topics: war and law. Regarding the reasons for the war, the dialogue between "Master" and "I", especially "I"'s answer, is vivid, humorous and interesting; the point of view is also very clear. The author of this book uses the words of "Shen Ma" to attribute the cause of the war to human beings losing their rationality (the so-called "fall of reason"). Regarding law, I mainly write about lawyers and judges. Here, the kind of judges and lawyers who "eat the defendant and eat the plaintiff" are vividly exposed. But it also mentions good lawyers and good judges who maintain their humanity and dignity.
Chapter 6
Through the conversation between "I" and the master "Shenma", mainly "I", various ills of the British court and upper class society at that time were exposed. , pointedly mentioned the social contradictions of the disparity between rich and poor in a money-based society, described doctors and diseases, exposed, satirized, and even denounced the insidiousness and treachery of the then British Prime Minister and ministers, and also exposed the corruption and depravity of the aristocratic class.
Chapter 7
The corruption and depravity of human nature, or human reason, is the theme of this chapter. It is actually also the theme of "Traveler's Travels" and even "Gulliver's Travels" The theme of the whole book. The author of this book once again uses the words of "Shen Ma" to expose the serious flaws in human beings' physiology, especially psychology, that is, their nature. The first half writes about the physical characteristics and living habits of the "wild monkey", mainly about the wild nature of the "wild monkey": "lewdness and weirdness"; the second half writes about the virtues of the "magic horse", mainly about the harmony between their husbands and wives and the ability to educate their children. , Be warm and friendly towards similar people.
Chapter 8
The first half introduces the origin of the "wild monkey". It turns out that the "wild monkey" is also a sailor who is drifting and troubled like "me". The second half introduces the customs and culture of "Shenma". The author's poems and language of "Shenma", especially their attitude towards death, are made reasonable and interesting.
Chapter 9
Write "I"'s plan to settle down in "Shenma" and the happy life of self-cultivation. "I" envy their friendly interpersonal relationships and like their rich content. , concise and concise conversation, from which I gained a lot of lessons. In particular, "my" master's words, deeds, and influence have greatly helped "my" moral cultivation. Therefore, "I" envy, admire and worship the "magic horse" full of humanity, nostalgic for this ideal country, fear and hate the wild compatriots of the motherland - "wild monkeys", and do not want to return to the motherland.
Even human society.
Chapter 10
Write about the process of "I" returning to my homeland in the UK from the "Shenma Kingdom" via Lisbon, the capital of Portugal: "I" first rowed to a small harbor; When I arrived at a small island, I was chased by local savages and received an arrow in my left knee. Later, "I" was discovered by the crew members sent by a Portuguese merchant ship to fetch water, and was taken to the ship by them. I was warmly received by the captain and took the ship to Lisbon for free. ; Finally, he took another merchant ship back to England to reunite with his wife and family.
Chapter 12
It first describes the author's writing purpose and writing principles: "Strictly adhere to the truth"; "Writing is to teach mankind."
The author went on to express his clear stance against aggressive wars: "But I would not suggest conquering such a noble nation. Instead, I hope that they can or are willing to send a sufficient number of residents of the "Shenma Kingdom" to civilize Europe and bring honor and justice to Europe. Teach us the basic principles of truth, temperance, public spirit, fortitude, chastity, friendship, benevolence, and loyalty.” The author finally criticizes pride and complacency. See it as a serious fault, even a sin.
"Gulliver's Travels" is a full-length travel satirical novel written by the British writer Jonathan Swift (also translated as Jonathan Swift). It was first published in 1726.
The work uses the tone of Captain Rimmel Gulliver (also translated as Lemuel Gulliver) to narrate his experience of traveling around four countries. Through Gulliver's adventures in Lilliput, Brobdingnag, the Flying Island Kingdom, and the Houyhnhnms Kingdom, it reflects the corruption and sin of the British ruling class in the first half of the 18th century. It also expressed the author's thoughts in a relatively perfect artistic form. The author used rich satirical techniques and fictional fantasies to write absurd and bizarre plots, which profoundly reflected the meaningless partisan struggle in the British Parliament at that time. The stupidity, decadence and profit-seeking of the ruling group exposes and criticizes the cruelty and violence of the colonial war; at the same time, it praises the heroic struggle of the colonial people against the rulers to a certain extent.
Data source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gulliver’s Travels