| 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 5
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargantua_and_Pantagruel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sue Asscher and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5" by François Rabelais is a satirical novel written during the early 16th century. This work is the fifth installment in a series that chronicles the lives and adventures of two giant characters, Gargantua and his son Pantagruel, exploring themes of folly, wisdom, and the absurdities of human nature. Through a blend of humor and philosophical commentary, the book delves into societal norms, religion, and education, often using fantastical and surreal elements to critique contemporary issues. The opening of this fifth book begins with a prologue where Rabelais addresses his audience, humorously questioning the nature of wisdom and folly. He introduces a mix of characters, including the indulgent Pantagruel, who embarks on a voyage that leads them to the Ringing Island, where they encounter fascinating and peculiar bird-like inhabitants known as the Siticines, who have supposedly transformed from humans. As they explore the island, interactions with the hermit and the peculiarities of the inhabitants, particularly the “pope-hawk,” set the stage for the satirical commentary that follows. This section establishes the whimsical and thought-provoking tone that characterizes Rabelais' work, inviting readers to reflect on deeper societal meanings woven into the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Giants -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Gargantua (Legendary character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8170 |
| Release Date |
Aug 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
208 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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