Francois Rabelais

Broschiertes Buch

The Works of Rabelais

Gargantua and Pantagruel

Beschreibung

François Rabelais (c. 1494 - 1553) was a major French Renaissance writer, doctor and humanist. He was a writer of fantasy, satire, the grotesque, and bawdy jokes and songs. This mammoth, oversized volume contains his best-known work, Gargantua and Pantagruel. Interior illustrations by Gustave Dore.

Autor

François Rabelais was born between 1483 and 1494 in Chinon, France, and became a key figure of the French Renaissance. Originally a monk, he later pursued medicine at the University of Montpellier. His deep interest in humanism and classical texts shaped his literary and scholarly pursuits.In 1532, he published Pantagruel under the pseudonym Alcofribas Nasier, launching his famous satirical series. His works, including Gargantua, blended humor with bold critiques of education, religion, and society. Despite facing censorship, he continued to write, leaving a lasting literary impact.Alongside his writing, Rabelais practiced medicine and traveled extensively, even visiting Rome multiple times. He maintained influential connections that helped shield him from controversy. Passing away in 1553, he left behind a legacy of wit, intellect, and literary innovation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 760
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 40mm
• Gewicht: 1286g
• ISBN-13: 9781434434364
• ISBN-10: 1434434362
• Artikelnr.: 37271435