Gargantua and Pantagruel

EAN : 9791041999682

RABELAIS FRANCOIS

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EAN : 9791041999682

Paru le : 25 avr. 2024

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041999682
Réf. fournisseur : 346846
Date Parution : 25 avr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 132
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:8 mm
Poids : 218gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Gargantua and Pantagruel" is a satirical pentalogy written by François Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer, doctor, and humanist. The work is a rich tapestry of humor, philosophy, and social commentary, exploring themes of education, religion, and politics through the adventures of two giants, Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. The narrative is characterized by its extravagant imagination, linguistic creativity, and a blend of the comic and the serious. Rabelais employs a wide array of literary devices, including parody, allegory, and grotesque humor, to critique the societal norms and institutions of his time. The text is notable for its vivid characters, such as the wise and jovial Friar John, and its episodic structure, which allows for a diverse exploration of ideas. Rabelais' work is deeply rooted in the intellectual currents of the Renaissance, drawing on classical sources and contemporary humanist thought. Despite its often ribald humor, the work is underpinned by a profound engagement with the human condition and a celebration of the humanist ideals of knowledge and freedom. The translation by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Peter Antony Motteux captures the spirit of Rabelais' original text, preserving its linguistic richness and satirical edge. This translation has been instrumental in introducing Rabelais' work to an English-speaking audience, ensuring its place in the canon of world literature.
Biographie : François Rabelais est un écrivain français humaniste de la Renaissance, né à la Devinière à Seuilly, près de Chinon en 1483 ou 1494 selon les sources, et mort à Paris le 9 avril 1553.