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They were the most mortifying sight I ever beheld. The name struldbrug is given to those humans in the nation of Luggnagg who are born seemingly normal, but are in fact immortal. However, although struldbrugs do not die, they do continue aging
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They were the most mortifying sight I ever beheld. The name struldbrug is given to those humans in the nation of Luggnagg who are born seemingly normal, but are in fact immortal. However, although struldbrugs do not die, they do continue aging
2963110 They were the most mortifying sight I ever beheld. The name struldbrug is given to those humans in the nation of Luggnagg who are born seemingly normal, but are in fact immortal. However, although struldbrugs do not die, they do continue aging. Swift's work depicts the evil of immortality without eternal youth. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan
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The print captures a haunting scene from Jonathan Swift's iconic work, Gulliver's Travels. The image shows the struldbrugs of Luggnagg, immortal beings who age without end. These once seemingly normal humans now stand as a stark reminder of the curse of eternal life without eternal youth.
As I gazed upon them, I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine. Their faces etched with centuries of experience and wisdom, yet their bodies frail and worn with time. They were the most mortifying sight I ever beheld - a chilling portrayal of the dark side of immortality.
Swift's tale serves as a cautionary reminder that living forever is not always a blessing. The struldbrugs may never face death, but they are condemned to watch as everyone they love fades away into oblivion. It is a fate worse than any mortal could imagine.
This illustration from Gulliver's Travels published in 1875 perfectly captures the essence of this timeless story. It serves as a powerful visual representation of the consequences of seeking everlasting life at any cost. As I look at this image, I am reminded that true immortality lies not in endless years, but in leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come.
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