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François Rabelais

    January 1, 1494 – April 9, 1553

    François Rabelais was a towering figure of French Renaissance literature, a physician, and a humanist scholar. His writing is celebrated for its vibrant fantasy, sharp satire, and the grotesque, often infused with bawdy humor and song. He is recognized as one of the titans of world literature and a foundational voice in the development of modern European writing.

    Gargantua and Pantagruel; Five Books Of The Lives, Heroic Deeds And Sayings Of Gargantua And His Son Pantagruel
    Gargantua and Pantagruel: Book 1
    Great Books 24. Rabelais
    The Five Books of Gargantua and Pantagruel
    Gargantua & Pantagruel
    The Works of Rabelais
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      The book features the legendary exploits of three good giants, as chronicled in ancient texts, highlighting their significance throughout human history. Recognizing its value, Alpha Editions has meticulously republished it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through careful reformatting and redesign. This work is categorized under Language and Literatures, specifically targeting juvenile belles lettres, making it an essential read for younger audiences interested in classic tales.

      Three Good Giants Whose Ancient Deeds are recorded in the Ancient Chronicles
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      Gargantua and Pantagruel: Book 1

      • 162 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Rip-roaring and rib-tickling, François Rabelais's irreverent story of the giant Gargantua, his giant son Pantagruel, and their companion Panurge is a classic of the written word. This translation by Donald Frame, helpfully annotated for the nonspecialist, is a masterpiece in its own right, bringing to twentieth-century English all the exuberance and invention of the original sixteenth-century French. A final part containing all the rest of Rabelais's known writings, including his letters, supplements the five books traditionally known as Gargantua and Pantagruel. This great comic narrative, written in hugely popular installments over more than two decades, was unsparingly satirical of scholarly pomposity and the many abuses of religious, legal, and political power. The books were condemned at various times by the Sorbonne and narrowly escaped being banned. Behind Rabelais's obvious pleasure in lampooning effete erudition and the excesses of society is the humanist's genuine love of knowledge and belief in the basic goodness of human nature. The bawdy wit and uninhibited zest for life that characterize his unlikely trio of travelers have delighted readers and inspired other writers ever since the exploits of Gargantua and Pantagruel first appeared.

      Gargantua and Pantagruel: Book 1
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      Venez découvrir Gargantua de Rabelais grâce à une analyse littéraire de référence ! Écrite par un spécialiste universitaire, cette fiche de lecture est recommandée par de nombreux enseignants. Cet ouvrage contient la biographie de l'écrivain, le résumé détaillé, le mouvement littéraire, le contexte de publication de l'oeuvre et l'analyse complète. Retrouvez tous nos titres sur: www.fichedelecture.fr.

      Gargantua de Rabelais (fiche de lecture et analyse complète de l'oeuvre)