Rabelais, F

Gargantua and Pantagruel

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ISBN 13:
9780393308068
author:
Rabelais, F
format:
Paperback
publisher:
W. W. Norton & Co.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1992
Pages:
640
Genre:
Literature
Condition:
New
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£30.65

Description

Gargantua and Pantagruel is a fantastical tale that explores the full range of human experience. With unbridled enthusiasm, Rabelais examines life's extremes - from grand battles to raucous drinking bouts - as well as its more mundane aspects. This work is a masterful blend of satire and comedy, offering a vivid portrait of 16th-century society. Through its pages, the author tackles topics such as religion, education, and human desire with unflinching honesty. With its unique blend of humor and insight, Gargantua and Pantagruel remains a compelling read to this day.

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