Contemporary Topics Part 4: Secrets of Adventure

Contemporary Topics Part 4: Secrets of AdventureThe fourth part of Gulliver's Travels was a highly controversial book. This is primarily because the author chose to alter the format of his narrative and have a different kind of narrative. I will try to avoid being too biased by making this statement.In most modern versions of Gulliver's Travels, the main character of the book is believed to be quite ordinary - it seems that the author has been thinking of this idea for quite some time. We have travelled to Australia, to America, to Europe, through Asia, to Egypt, Persia, China, through different countries in Africa and finally we arrive at the most exotic place of all - the mythical land of New Zealand.The new edition of Gulliver's Travels is considered to be much more thrilling and exciting. When we set off our first voyage to New Zealand, we are told that the adventure will be the greatest of all because of the varied landscapes and other natural splendours of the place. The landsc ape is referred to as 'spiked by deserts, glaciers, mountains, jungle and thousands of flowers'. It is quite obvious that the author had a very specific idea of how this journey should go.If Gulliver was to write his autobiography in present day terms, he would probably refer to himself as a tourist rather than an adventurer. One could argue that tourism is less adventurous than an expedition into uncharted territory. The places visited are not as unknown as they once were. For example the flora and fauna in New Zealand were not used to the range of insects and other animals at their disposal.The first part of Gulliver's Travels is similar to that in most contemporary versions. The travellers are presented as those who just want to experience a good time and let nature take its course. The next part is a far cry from this.In modern Gulliver's Travels, the adventures of the travellers are based on people who wish to travel for the sheer pleasure of it. For example, a beach walk in Co sta Blanca, an African safari in Botswana, a safari in an ice field in Antarctica, a trip through Russia where no-one has ever been, are just some of the adventures that the author has in mind for the modern reader.In the modern times, the author was allowed to portray the whole range of the adventure of Gulliver's Travels. Thus there was a special place for women, various interests and the likes. In fact, women will have a special place in the newly revised version of Gulliver's Travels.In the newest version of Gulliver's Travels, the author has included a special feature called 'Secrets of Adventure' to satisfy the demand of the adventure seeker. These secrets are all about how to make the most of any adventure and give a full-fledged chase to each new adventure. All readers of Gulliver's Travels will find these secrets beneficial.