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Rabelais, François
Rabelais, Francis
Rabelais, Francois
Nasier, Alcofribas
Alcofrybas, Maistre
Doré, Gustave
1832
1883
Dore, Gustave
Doré, Louis Christophe Paul Gustave
Doré, Louis Auguste Gustave
Dorè, Gustave
Motteux, Peter Anthony
1660
1718
Motteux, P. A. (Peter Anthony)
Motteux, Pierre Antoine
Lemotteux, Pierre Antoine
Urquhart, Thomas, Sir
1611
1660
Urchard, Thomas, Sir
Urwhart, Thomas, Sir
Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2
Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Produced by Sue Asscher and David Widger
"Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2" by François Rabelais is a fictional narrative composed during the Renaissance period. This whimsical book continues the adventures of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel, presenting a blend of satire, humor, and philosophical musings on life, society, and human nature. The opening chapters introduce the rich, imaginative world of Rabelais, filled with fantastical elements and exaggerated characters that challenge conventional thinking and societal norms. At the start of the book, we find various areas of discourse, including Rabelais’s playful musings on the origins of Pantagruel and the tale of Gargantua's dual feelings of joy and sorrow upon the birth of his son. These sections showcase Rabelais’s unique style, which intertwines linguistic invention and satire against a backdrop of historical references and moral allegory. He explores themes of education, societal expectations, and the absurdity of certain human conditions, leading to a humorous yet insightful exploration of the human experience through Pantagruel's early life and adventures. The tone is both jovial and critical, inviting readers into a world where giants grapple with the follies of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Giants -- Fiction
Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
Gargantua (Legendary character) -- Fiction
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