The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel

5W 1978 Francois Rabelais, Franklin Library Edition

Notes

The Histories of Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais is a satirical series of novels that chronicle the adventures of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. Written in the 16th century, the work is a blend of humor, fantasy, and profound commentary on the social, religious, and educational issues of the time. Rabelais uses the exaggerated tales of his larger-than-life characters to critique authority and promote humanism, making the novels a significant and enduring work of Renaissance literature.

Description

Red leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, four raised bands, and red silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition.