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A Famous Book Turns 300

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

Gulliver's Travels first came out on October 28, 1726. It turns 300 on October 28, 2026. Its writer was Jonathan Swift.

The story takes a traveller to strange places. In one place, the people are very small. Trinity College Dublin has an exhibition about the book. The college says it will continue until the end of December.

Source: Trinity College Dublin, 2026-10-15. https://www.tcd.ie/english/news/news-2026/from-lilliput-to-the-long-room-trinity-celebrates-300-years-of-gullivers-travels/

Read and practise

1. When did Gulliver's Travels first come out?

   1. October 28, 1726
   2. October 28, 1826
   3. October 28, 2026

2. What does Trinity College Dublin have?

   1. An exhibition about the book
   2. An exhibition solely about Swift’s childhood
   3. An exhibition only about modern films

Your turn

Who wrote the book, and what can people see about it in Dublin?

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