Motteux, Peter Anthony
Gargantua and Pantagruel
- ISBN 13:
- 9781986917513
- author:
- Motteux, Peter Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 164
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Fantasy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gargantua and Pantagruel is a comic masterpiece that chronicles the adventures of two larger-than-life figures. First published in four volumes between 1532 and 1552, this work has become synonymous with earthy humor, excess, and a love of good food and drink.
More than four centuries later, Rabelais' writing continues to entertain and amuse readers with its surfeit of pleasures and witty observations. This edition brings together the stories of Gargantua and Pantagruel in a single volume, offering a unique insight into the world of 16th-century France.
With its unique blend of humor, satire, and adventure, Gargantua and Pantagruel is a fascinating read for anyone interested in exploring the works of François Rabelais.