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The Works of Francis Rabelais, Vol. 2 of 2: Translated From the French (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Urquhart

 
9780266190745: The Works of Francis Rabelais, Vol. 2 of 2: Translated From the French (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 026619074X ISBN 13: 9780266190745
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A riotous voyage through Pantagruel’s world, filled with wild humor, wordplay, and fantastical episodes.

This edition presents translated adventures that mingle satire, myth, and a carnival of larger-than-life characters. Expect sharp jokes, improbable journeys, and a tongue-in-cheek look at law, religion, and court life as Pantagruel and his companions roam from sea to faraway islands.

The text blends zany adventures with sly social critique. You’ll meet Pantagruel, Panurge, Friar John, and Xenomanes in a series of episodic tales that swing from shipwrecks to feasts, and from moral parable to pure comic invention. The tone is playful, the scenes lavish, and the dialogue brisk, inviting readers to enjoy a masterful example of early modern satire.

  • Vivid, humorous portraits of questing characters and their wild schemes
  • Inventive, anatomy-inspired descriptions that parody anatomy texts
  • Lots of travel, seas, islands, and encounters with strange cultures
  • Wordplay, parody of legal and religious practices, and social commentary

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic satirical fiction, theatrical wit, and the comedic imagination of Renaissance literature.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
026619074X
ISBN 13 
9780266190745
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
591