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Gargantua and Pantagruel : Book II

Couverture du livre « Gargantua and Pantagruel : Book II » de Francois Rabelais aux éditions Culturea
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  • Editeur : Culturea
  • EAN : 9791041999767
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  • Support : Papier
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Product Description:
Embark on a literary adventure with "Gargantua and Pantagruel," the celebrated pentalogy by François Rabelais. This collection of five books, published between 1532 and 1564, offers a vivid exploration of the follies and vices of Renaissance Europe through the uproarious... Voir plus

Product Description:
Embark on a literary adventure with "Gargantua and Pantagruel," the celebrated pentalogy by François Rabelais. This collection of five books, published between 1532 and 1564, offers a vivid exploration of the follies and vices of Renaissance Europe through the uproarious escapades of two giants, Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. Written in a style brimming with wit, erudition, and bawdy humor, Rabelais' work delves into themes of education, authority, and human nature, all served with a generous helping of satirical commentary.

Key Features :
- Renaissance Literature: Dive into the heart of the French Renaissance, experiencing the intellectual and cultural upheavals of the era.
- Satirical Narrative: Enjoy the sharp wit and incisive satire that skewers everything from medieval scholasticism to contemporary societal norms.
- Historical Influence: Discover the book's profound impact on Western literature, often compared to the works of Shakespeare and James Joyce.
- Philosophical Themes: Engage with deep philosophical questions and humanist ideals that resonate through the ages.
- Lavish Language and Inventive Wordplay: Relish Rabelais' linguistic creativity, which introduced numerous new words to the French language.

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