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Title: Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5
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 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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (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.: 8170
Published: Aug 8, 2004
Downloads: 292
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 5
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 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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (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.: 8170
Published: Aug 8, 2004
Downloads: 292
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.