Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Rabelais, François. The listed translation credits are Motteux, Peter Anthony (1660–1718); Urquhart, Thomas, Sir (1611–1660).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5" by François Rabelais is a novel published posthumously around 1564. This final installment chronicles the continued voyages of the giant Pantagruel and his companions toward the Divine Bottle. The travelers encounter strange islands populated by bizarre inhabitants, including birds living in Catholic Church hierarchy and grotesquely corpulent people. Written in Rabelais' characteristic satirical style, this concluding volume blends absurdist humor with pointed social commentary as the adventurers approach their mystical destination.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5
- Author credits: Rabelais, François
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Motteux, Peter Anthony (1660–1718); Urquhart, Thomas, Sir (1611–1660)
Catalogue subjects
- Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
- Gargantua (Legendary character) -- Fiction
- Giants -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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