The Works Of Rabelais - Hardcover

Rabelais, Francois

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1161664580 ISBN 13: 9781161664584

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Works of Rabelais is a collection of literary works by the French Renaissance writer, Francois Rabelais. The book includes five major works, including the famous satirical novel Gargantua and Pantagruel, which follows the adventures of two giants and their friends. Rabelais' writing is known for its bawdy humor and social commentary, often poking fun at the religious and political institutions of his time. The Works of Rabelais also includes his lesser-known works, such as The Life of Gargantua's Father and The Third Book of Pantagruel. This collection provides a comprehensive view of Rabelais' unique writing style and his contributions to French literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Francois Rabelais is known through his work more than through the details of his life, which are scanty. Born in the late fifteenth century, he first chose the monastic life, then left to become a lay priest and make a career as a physician, teacher, and writer. Donald M. Frame, (1911-1991) was Professor of French at Columbia University, and a renowned translator of, and expert on, Montaigne and Moliere as well as Rabelais. Raymond C. La Charite is Professor of French at the University of Kentucky and editor of "French Forum" and French Forum Monographs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1161664580
• ISBN 13: 9781161664584
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Dore Gustave
• Number of pages: 762