《格列佛游记》开篇：英文原著带中文翻译

Gulliver's Travels was published in 1726; and, although it was by no means intended for them, the book was soon appropriated by the children, who have ever since continued to regard it as one of the most delightful of their story books. They cannot comprehend the occasion which provoked the book nor appreciate the satire which underlies the narrative, but they delight in the wonderful adventures, and wander full of open-eyed astonishment into the new worlds through which the vivid and logically accurate imagination of the author so personally conducts them. And there is a meaning and a moral in the stories of the Voyages to Lilliput and Brobdingnag which is entirely apart from the political satire they are intended to convey, a meaning and a moral which the youngest child who can read it will not fail to seize, and upon which it is scarcely necessary for the teacher to comment.

《格列佛游记》于一七二六年出版。这本书原本绝不是为儿童写的，但不久就被孩子们据为己有，从那以后一直被视为他们最喜爱的故事书之一。他们无法理解是什么事情促使作者写这本书，也体会不到叙述背后的讽刺，但他们喜爱那些奇妙的冒险，睁大眼睛，满怀惊奇地走进作者那生动而合乎逻辑的想象如此亲切地引导他们进入的新世界。而且在《小人国游记》和《大人国游记》的故事里，有一种意义和寓意，完全不同于它们所要传达的政治讽刺，这种意义和寓意，连能读这本书的最小的孩子也不会错过，教师几乎无须加以评论。

For young children the book combines in a measure the interest of Robinson Crusoe and that of the fairy tale; its style is objective, the narrative is simple, and the matter appeals strongly to the childish imagination. For more mature boys and girls and for adults the interest is found chiefly in the keen satire which underlies the narrative. It appeals, therefore, to a very wide range of intelligence and taste, and can be read with profit by the child of ten and by the young man or woman of mature years.

对幼小的孩子来说，这本书在一定程度上兼有《鲁滨逊漂流记》和童话故事的趣味；它的风格是客观的，叙述简单，内容强烈地吸引着儿童的想象。对年龄较大的男孩女孩和成年人来说，趣味主要在于叙述背后的尖锐讽刺。因此，它适合非常广泛的智力和趣味，十岁的孩子和成年的青年男女都能从中获益。

This edition is practically a reprint of the original (1726-27). The punctuation and capitalization have been modernized, some archaisms changed, and the paragraphs have been made more frequent. A few passages have been omitted which would offend modern ears and are unsuitable for children's reading, and some foot-notes have been added explaining obsolete words and obscure expressions.

本版实际上是原版（一七二六至二七年）的重印。标点和大小写已现代化，一些古语已更改，段落也分得更频繁。少数会冒犯现代读者、不适合儿童阅读的段落已被删去，并添加了一些脚注，解释过时的词语和晦涩的表达。

As a reading book in school which must be adapted to the average mind, these stories will be found suitable for classes from the fifth or sixth school year to the highest grade of the grammar school.

作为学校里的读本，必须适合一般读者的理解力，这些故事适合从五、六年级到文法学校最高年级的班级阅读。

THOMAS M. BALLIET.

托马斯·M·巴利特。

CONTENTS.

目录。

VOYAGE TO LILLIPUT.

小人国游记。

CHAPTER I.

第一章。

The Author gives some account of himself and family—His first inducements to travel—He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life—Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput—Is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.

作者略述自己及其家庭。他最初出游的动机。他遭遇海难，泅水逃生。在小人国安全上岸。被俘，并被押往内地。

CHAPTER II.

第二章。

The emperor of Lilliput, attended by several of the nobility, comes to see the Author in his confinement—The emperor's person and habits described—Learned men appointed to teach the Author their language—He gains favor by his mild disposition—His pockets are searched, and his sword and pistols taken from him.

小人国皇帝由几位贵族陪同，前来探望被囚禁的作者。描述皇帝的外貌和习惯。学者奉命教作者他们的语言。他因性情温和而获得好感。他的口袋被搜查，剑和手枪被取走。

CHAPTER III.

第三章。

The Author diverts the emperor, and his nobility of both sexes, in a very uncommon manner—The diversions of the court of Lilliput described—The Author has his liberty granted him upon certain conditions.

作者以非常奇特的方式为皇帝和男女贵族解闷。描述小人国宫廷的娱乐。作者在若干条件下获得自由。

CHAPTER IV.

第四章。

Mildendo, the metropolis of Lilliput, described, together with the emperor's palace—A conversation between the Author and a principal secretary concerning the affairs of that empire—The Author's offers to serve the emperor in his wars.

描述小人国首都米尔登多以及皇帝的宫殿。作者与一位首席大臣关于该帝国事务的谈话。作者表示愿为皇帝效力，参加他的战争。

CHAPTER V.

第五章。

The Author, by an extraordinary stratagem, prevents an invasion—A high title of honor is conferred upon him—Ambassadors arrive from the emperor of Blefuscu, and sue for peace.

作者以非凡的计谋阻止了一次入侵。他被授予崇高的荣誉头衔。不来夫斯古皇帝派使臣前来求和。

CHAPTER VI.

第六章。

Of the inhabitants of Lilliput; their learning, laws, and customs; the manner of educating their children—The Author's way of living in that country—His vindication of a great lady.

关于小人国的居民，他们的学术、法律和风俗，教育子女的方式。作者在该国的生活方式。他为一位贵妇人辩护。

CHAPTER VII.

第七章。

The Author, being informed of a design to accuse him of high treason, makes his escape to Blefuscu—His reception there.

作者得知有人设计控告他叛国，便逃往不来夫斯古。他在那里受到的接待。

CHAPTER VIII.

第八章。

The Author, by a lucky accident, finds means to leave Blefuscu; and after some difficulties, returns safe to his native country.

作者因一次幸运的意外，找到离开不来夫斯古的办法，经历一些困难后，安全返回祖国。

LIST OF FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS.

整页插图目录。

AND TWENTY THREE SMALLER ONES IN THE TEXT.

另有二十三幅较小的文中插图。

A VOYAGE TO BROBDINGNAG.

大人国游记。

CHAPTER I.

第一章。