Selections from Rabelias' Gargantua - Softcover

Rabelais, Francois

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1437057632 ISBN 13: 9781437057638

Publisher: Kessinger Pub, 2008

Synopsis

Selections From Rabelias' Gargantua is a book that was originally written by the French writer Francois Rabelais. This particular edition was published in 1904 and is a collection of excerpts from Rabelais' famous novel Gargantua. The book is divided into five sections, each of which contains a different selection of passages from the original work.The first section of the book provides an introduction to Rabelais and his literary style. It also includes a brief history of the Gargantua novel and its significance in French literature.The second section of the book contains selections from the first book of Gargantua, which tells the story of the giant Gargantua and his adventures. This section includes passages that describe Gargantua's birth, his education, and his battles with other giants.The third section of the book contains selections from the second book of Gargantua, which tells the story of Gargantua's son Pantagruel. This section includes passages that describe Pantagruel's education and his travels to various countries.The fourth section of the book contains selections from the third book of Gargantua, which tells the story of Pantagruel's friend Panurge and his journey to consult with various oracles. This section includes passages that describe Panurge's encounters with different characters and his eventual decision to seek the advice of the oracle of the Holy Bottle.The fifth and final section of the book contains a selection of miscellaneous passages from throughout the Gargantua novel. These passages include descriptions of various characters, events, and locations, as well as humorous anecdotes and satirical commentary on French society.Overall, Selections From Rabelias' Gargantua provides a glimpse into the world of Francois Rabelais and his famous novel Gargantua. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French literature, Renaissance literature, or satire and humor in 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 Pub
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437057632
• ISBN 13: 9781437057638
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154
• Editor: Wright C. H. C.