Selections From Rabelias' Gargantua (1904) - Softcover

Rabelais, Francois

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1164856499 ISBN 13: 9781164856498

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Selections From Rabelais' Gargantua (1904) is a book that contains a collection of excerpts from the famous French satirical novel, Gargantua, written by Francois Rabelais. The book was first published in 1534 and has since become a classic of French literature. The selected passages in this book are chosen for their humor, wit, and insight into the human condition. They cover a wide range of topics, including education, religion, politics, and society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, Renaissance culture, and satire. The translator of this edition is unknown.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: 1164856499
• ISBN 13: 9781164856498
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154
• Editor: Wright C H C