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By what name is Gulliver known in Brobdingnag ?

The correct answer is
Grildrig

Gulliver's Name in Brobdingnag

In Jonathan Swift's satirical novel, "Gulliver's Travels," Lemuel Gulliver visits various fantastical lands. One of these is Brobdingnag, the land of giants.

When Gulliver arrives in Brobdingnag, the inhabitants perceive him as an extremely small creature. He is given a specific name by the people of this land.

  • The name Gulliver is known by in Brobdingnag is Grildrig.

This name reflects the perception of Gulliver as a diminutive being within the context of the giant land of Brobdingnag.

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