Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 by François Rabelais

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Author Rabelais, François, 1490?-1553?
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Motteux, Peter Anthony, 1660-1718
Translator Urquhart, Thomas, Sir, 1611-1660
Title Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargantua_and_Pantagruel
Note Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher and David Widger
Summary "Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4" by François Rabelais is a satirical novel written during the Renaissance period. This work continues the adventures of the giant Pantagruel and his father, Gargantua, detailing their journey in search of the Oracle of Bacbuc, also known as the Holy Bottle, while showcasing Rabelais' characteristic humor and commentary on society. The opening of this book begins with a preface by the translator discussing the challenges of translating Rabelais' witty and complex prose, setting a light-hearted tone. It then transitions to Pantagruel's preparations for a voyage, gathering a crew that includes his loyal friends and servants. They set sail from the port of Thalassa, embarking on a jovial adventure filled with merriment and feasting, as they encounter various oddities and curiosities. This part blends humor with reflections on knowledge, society, and the human experience, offering readers a glimpse into the whimsical and satirical nature of Rabelais' work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Giants -- Fiction
Subject Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
Subject Gargantua (Legendary character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8169
Release Date
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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