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Gargantua and Pantagruel

Rabelais François
Publication date 26/04/2024
EAN: 9791041999767
Availability Available from publisher
19.00 €
Product Description:Embark on a literary adventure with "Gargantua and Pantagruel," the celebrated pentalogy by François Rabelais. This collection of five books, published between 1532 and 1564, offers a vivid exploration of the follies and vices of ... See full description
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PublisherCULTUREA
Page Count132
Languageen
AuthorRabelais François
FormatPaperback / softback
Product typeBook
Publication date26/04/2024
Weight218 g
Dimensions (thickness x width x height)0.80 x 17.00 x 22.00 cm
Summary
Book II
Product Description:Embark on a literary adventure with "Gargantua and Pantagruel," the celebrated pentalogy by François Rabelais. This collection of five books, published between 1532 and 1564, offers a vivid exploration of the follies and vices of Renaissance Europe through the uproarious escapades of two giants, Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. Written in a style brimming with wit, erudition, and bawdy humor, Rabelais' work delves into themes of education, authority, and human nature, all served with a generous helping of satirical commentary.Key Features :- Renaissance Literature: Dive into the heart of the French Renaissance, experiencing the intellectual and cultural upheavals of the era.- Satirical Narrative: Enjoy the sharp wit and incisive satire that skewers everything from medieval scholasticism to contemporary societal norms.- Historical Influence: Discover the book's profound impact on Western literature, often compared to the works of Shakespeare and James Joyce.- Philosophical Themes: Engage with deep philosophical questions and humanist ideals that resonate through the ages.- Lavish Language and Inventive Wordplay: Relish Rabelais' linguistic creativity, which introduced numerous new words to the French language.