The Works Of Francis Rabelais (1737) - François Rabelais - Bog

The Works of Francis Rabelais is a collection of five books written by the French Renaissance writer Francois Rabelais. Originally published in the 16th century, this edition was published in 1737 and includes all of Rabelais' major works: Pantagruel, Gargantua, The Third Book of Pantagruel, The Fourth Book of Pantagruel, and The Fifth Book of Pantagruel. The books are satirical and humorous in nature, and follow the adventures of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel as they travel through a fantastical world filled with absurd characters and situations. Rabelais' writing is known for its use of bawdy humor, wordplay, and satire of religious and political institutions. This edition includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the works. Overall, The Works of Francis Rabelais is a classic of French literature and a must-read for anyone interested in Renaissance literature and humor.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.