Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2 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, Illustrated, Book 2
Note Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary "Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2" by François Rabelais is a fictional narrative composed during the Renaissance period. This whimsical book continues the adventures of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel, presenting a blend of satire, humor, and philosophical musings on life, society, and human nature. The opening chapters introduce the rich, imaginative world of Rabelais, filled with fantastical elements and exaggerated characters that challenge conventional thinking and societal norms. At the start of the book, we find various areas of discourse, including Rabelais’s playful musings on the origins of Pantagruel and the tale of Gargantua's dual feelings of joy and sorrow upon the birth of his son. These sections showcase Rabelais’s unique style, which intertwines linguistic invention and satire against a backdrop of historical references and moral allegory. He explores themes of education, societal expectations, and the absurdity of certain human conditions, leading to a humorous yet insightful exploration of the human experience through Pantagruel's early life and adventures. The tone is both jovial and critical, inviting readers into a world where giants grapple with the follies of humanity. (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. 8167
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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