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Title: Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargantua_and_Pantagruel
Credits: Produced by Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary: "Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1" by François Rabelais is a comedic novel written during the early 16th century. This work is renowned for its rich blend of satire, philosophy, and ribald humor, revolving around the lives and adventures of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. It explores themes of humanism, education, and the absurdities of society through the lens of fantastical narratives. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the whimsical and satirical world created by Rabelais. It begins with an elaborate and humorous prologue that addresses the reader directly, urging them to look beyond the surface frivolities of the text. The narrative quickly delves into the genealogy of Gargantua, illustrating Rabelais' penchant for absurdity as he recounts the tale of Gargantua's conception and birth with a mixture of grandiosity and irreverence. The chapter paints Gargantua's father, Grangousier, as a jolly figure fond of food and drink, setting the tone for a narrative rich with comic exaggeration and clever wordplay. This beginning establishes Rabelais' distinctive style, inviting readers to engage with the text on both comedic and intellectual levels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Rabelais, François, 1490?-1553?
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Motteux, Peter Anthony, 1660-1718
Translator: Urquhart, Thomas, Sir, 1611-1660
EBook No.: 8166
Published: May 1, 2005
Downloads: 829
Language: English
Subject: Giants -- Fiction
Subject: Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
Subject: Gargantua (Legendary character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargantua_and_Pantagruel
Credits: Produced by Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary: "Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1" by François Rabelais is a comedic novel written during the early 16th century. This work is renowned for its rich blend of satire, philosophy, and ribald humor, revolving around the lives and adventures of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. It explores themes of humanism, education, and the absurdities of society through the lens of fantastical narratives. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the whimsical and satirical world created by Rabelais. It begins with an elaborate and humorous prologue that addresses the reader directly, urging them to look beyond the surface frivolities of the text. The narrative quickly delves into the genealogy of Gargantua, illustrating Rabelais' penchant for absurdity as he recounts the tale of Gargantua's conception and birth with a mixture of grandiosity and irreverence. The chapter paints Gargantua's father, Grangousier, as a jolly figure fond of food and drink, setting the tone for a narrative rich with comic exaggeration and clever wordplay. This beginning establishes Rabelais' distinctive style, inviting readers to engage with the text on both comedic and intellectual levels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Rabelais, François, 1490?-1553?
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Motteux, Peter Anthony, 1660-1718
Translator: Urquhart, Thomas, Sir, 1611-1660
EBook No.: 8166
Published: May 1, 2005
Downloads: 829
Language: English
Subject: Giants -- Fiction
Subject: Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
Subject: Gargantua (Legendary character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.