The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais Doctor in Physick Containing Five Books of the Lives, Heroick Deeds & Sayings of Gargantua and His Sonne Pantagruel; Together with the Pantagrueline Prognostication, the Oracle of the Divine Bacbuc, and response of the bottle; Hereunto are annexed the Navigations unto the Sounding Isle and the Isle of Apdests: as likewise the Philosophical cream with a Limousin Epistle.

Mr. Francis Rabelais

Published by Grant Richards, 1904

About this Item

2 Volume Set. Bound in original publisher's white cloth decorated and lettered in gilt. Gilt top edge and deckled fore and bottom edges. A favorite author of the French Renaissance, François Rabelais?s wild stories of adventuring giants Gargantua and Pantagruel still entertains today. Consisting of five novels, the humorous and satirical narratives allowed for the humanist Rabelais to explore and critique everything from superstition to marriage. Volume 1, xlii, [1, blank], [1, illustration], 377pp. Volume 2, [1, blank]; xliv, 350, [2, blank] pp.CONDITION: Covers are considerably soiled and have bumped corners. Pages are damp stained around the edges, text is unaffected. Bindings are a little shaken and text blocks are sound. Due to the size and weight of this item, an additional shipping charge will likely apply, and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of Mr. Francis Rabelais Doctor in Physick Containing Five Books of the Lives, Heroick Deeds & Sayings of Gargantua and His Sonne Pantagruel; Together with the Pantagrueline Prognostication, the Oracle of the Divine Bacbuc, and response of the bottle; Hereunto are annexed the Navigations unto the Sounding Isle and the Isle of Apdests: as likewise the Philosophical cream with a Limousin Epistle.
• Publisher: Grant Richards
• Publication Date: 1904
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fiction & Classics & Literature