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Jonathan Swift\u2019s enduring satire Gulliver\u2019s Travels was first published on October 28, 1726 - though the true identity of the book\u2019s author was concealed from readers.\n\nA spoof of Daniel Defoe\u2019s popular Robinson Crusoe, the novel bleakly satirised British society, colonialism, and the monarchy, shocking as many readers as it entertained.\nIn this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly reveal the tale\u2019s rebellious origins in Swift\u2019s social oeuvre; consider why children still relate to (abridged versions of) this highly specific political satire; and explain why Swift\u2019s creation lead directly to Yahoo! Mail\u2026\xa0\nFurther Reading:\n\u2022 \u2018Why Jonathan Swift wanted to \u2018vex the world\u2019 with Gulliver\u2019s Travels\u2019 (The Conversation): https://theconversation.com/why-jonathan-swift-wanted-to-vex-the-world-with-gullivers-travels-94972\n\u2022 'Letter to Jonathan Swift' (John Gay, 1726): https://walleahpress.com.au/communion8-John-Gay.html\n\u2022 \u2018Gulliver\u2019s Travels\u2019 (Paramount, 1939): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rehNT9wIjUg\n\n\ufeffLove the show? Support us!\xa0\nJoin\xa0 \U0001f334CLUB RETROSPECTORS\U0001f334to DITCH THE ADS and get an additional full-length episode each SUNDAY\u2026\xa0\n\n\u2026 Plus, get weekly bonus bits, and unlock over 100 bits of extra content.\xa0\nJoin now with a free trial on Apple Podcasts or Patreon and support our show \u2764\ufe0f\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices