Scatology and Sex

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When it first appeared in 1726 there was much to ruffle the feathers of 18th century society, not least the thinly veiled attacks on politicians of the day. However, three hundred years on and its Swift's inclusion of all manner of scatological detail about Gulliver and his various and problematic dealings with women both large and small that are far more problematic. Is it a stumbling block to a modern audiences enjoyment of the book, or is it at the heart of the entire satirical creation? Producer: Tom Alban