9781333624989 - The First Edition of the Fourth Book of the Heroic Deeds and Sayings of the Noble Pantagruel (Classic Reprint) de Rabelais, François (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Pantagruel, a giant who sets sail with his friends on a journey filled with fantastical adventures and encounters. Written in the 16th century by Francois Rabelais, this sprawling epic is a parody of chivalric romances. The author explores themes of free thought, education, religion, and the human condition through a series of episodes that mix satire, humor, and philosophical musings. Along the way, Pantagruel's crew engages in debates on everything from theology to gastronomy. This book is seen as one of the greatest works of French literature, renowned for its exuberant language, bawdy humor, and enduring insights into the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.