Master Francis Rabelais V2: Five Books Of The Lives, Heroic Deeds And Sayings Of Gargantua And His Son Pantagruel (1904) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437100723)

Master Francis Rabelais V2: Five Books Of The Lives, Heroic Deeds And Sayings Of Gargantua And His Son Pantagruel is a classic literary work by French author Francis Rabelais. Originally published in the 16th century, this book is a collection of five books that tell the story of the lives and adventures of Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. The book is a satirical and humorous take on the society of the time, and it is filled with witty commentary on topics such as education, religion, and politics. The second volume of this book was published in 1904 and features a translation by Thomas Urquhart and Peter Antony Motteux. This edition includes detailed footnotes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the work. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, French culture, or satire.Illustrations By Louis Chalon.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.

Author: Francois Rabelais
ISBN-10: 1437100724
ISBN-13: 9781437100723
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d