Gulliver's Travels is clearly an important piece of literature. First, it is beautifully well planned; there are a number of levels to the satire that swift created. Even more important is the way that Swift used the novel to criticize the culture of the time. Using satire, he managed to criticize many aspects of eighteenth-century European culture, from its wars to its ways of thinking. Interestingly, Swift avoids suggesting his own ideas for a better society. Every place Gulliver visits is wonderful in some way but also lacks something. Swift's ability to use such clever satire while holding out on suggesting his own ideal is remarkable.