Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais

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Author Rabelais, François, 1490?-1553?
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Motteux, Peter Anthony, 1660-1718
Translator Urquhart, Thomas, Sir, 1611-1660
Title Gargantua and Pantagruel
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"MASTER FRANCIS RABELAIS FIVE BOOKS OF THE LIVES, HEROIC
DEEDS AND SAYINGS OF GARGANTUA AND HIS SON PANTAGRUEL",
Translated into English by Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty
and Peter Antony Motteux.
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'M.' are drawn from the Maitland Club edition (1838); other footnotes
are by the translator. Urquhart's translation of Book III. appeared
posthumously in 1693, with a new edition of Books I. and II., under
Motteux's editorship. Motteux's rendering of Books IV. and V. followed
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Summary "Gargantua and Pantagruel" by François Rabelais is a satirical novel written during the Renaissance period. The work chronicles the outrageous adventures of two larger-than-life giants, Gargantua and his son Pantagruel, exploring themes of education, humanism, and the folly of societal conventions. With its rich language and vivid characterization, the novel blends humor with serious philosophical reflections, making it a seminal work in French literature. The beginning of "Gargantua and Pantagruel" sets the stage for an epic tale filled with absurdity and whimsy. It introduces readers to Gargantua, detailing his extraordinary birth, an upbringing steeped in indulgence, and subsequent feats that showcase both his immense size and intellect. The narrative weaves through episodes of gargantuan appetites, comical debates, and encounters with whimsical characters, establishing a robust foundation for the ensuing adventures that bind Gargantua and Pantagruel as they navigate a world fraught with ignorance and pretension. This opening portion effectively prepares readers for the novel's unique blend of comedy and critique on human behavior and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Giants -- Fiction
Subject Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
Subject Gargantua (Legendary character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1200
Release Date
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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