"Gargantua and Pantagruel" by François Rabelais is a rib-tickling story from the Renaissance, bursting with the over-the-top escapades of giant father and son, Gargantua and Pantagruel, and their journey of discovery. It hilariously pokes fun at education, human nature, and the ridiculous rules of society. Filled with colorful descriptions and characters, the story skillfully mixes humor with serious ideas, creating a legendary piece of French writing; the beginning introduces Gargantua, showing his unusual birth, life of luxury, and incredible displays of size and smarts. The story bounces between giant-sized meals, funny arguments, and meetings with strange characters, building a strong groundwork for the adventures of Gargantua and Pantagruel as they make their way in a world filled with foolishness and show. The beginning sets the tone for the story's mix of comedy and criticism of people and society.
Gargantua and Pantagruel
By François Rabelais
In a world of giants, get ready for a wild ride of huge appetites, philosophical debates, and a whole lot of laughter as a father and son duo challenge everything you thought you knew.
Summary
About the AuthorFrançois Rabelais was a French writer who has been called the first great French prose author. A humanist of the French Renaissance and Greek scholar, he attracted opposition from both Protestant theologian John Calvin and from the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. Though in his day he was best known as a physician, scholar, diplomat, and Catholic priest, later he became better known as a satirist for his depictions of the grotesque, and for his larger-than-life characters.
François Rabelais was a French writer who has been called the first great French prose author. A humanist of the French Renaissance and Greek scholar, he attracted opposition from both Protestant theologian John Calvin and from the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. Though in his day he was best known as a physician, scholar, diplomat, and Catholic priest, later he became better known as a satirist for his depictions of the grotesque, and for his larger-than-life characters.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2
By François Rabelais
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Rabelais
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5
By François Rabelais
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
Gargantua and Pantagruel
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3
By François Rabelais
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Rabelais
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4
By François Rabelais
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2
By François Rabelais