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Classic literature authorship: Name the author of "Gulliver's Travels". Identify the writer of this satirical travel narrative featuring Lemuel Gulliver's voyages. Choose the correct author.

Difficulty: Easy

Jonathan Swift
Daniel Defoe
Samuel Richardson
Henry Fielding
Laurence Sterne

Correct Answer: Jonathan Swift

Explanation:

Given data

Work: Gulliver's Travels.
Task: Identify its author.

Explanation
The satirical classic Gulliver's Travels (1726) was written by Jonathan Swift, critiquing politics and human nature through imaginary voyages.

Common pitfalls

Confusing Swift with Defoe (who wrote Robinson Crusoe).

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