The First Edition of the Fourth Book of the Heroic Deeds and Sayings of the Noble Pantagruel

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This is the first edition of the fourth book of Rabelais' famous satire, the Gargantua and Pantagruel, which was published in the mid-16th century. The book tells the story of Pantagruel, a giant who sets out on a series of adventures with his companions. It is one of the funniest and most celebrated works of French literature, and its influence can be seen in the works of many later writers.