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Pantagruel

François Rabelais
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Pantagruel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1532

Book Brief

François Rabelais

Pantagruel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1532
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • Renaissance

Publication Year

1532

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Pantagruel by François Rabelais, the giant Pantagruel, son of Gargantua, embarks on various adventures showcasing his immense appetite for knowledge, travel, and eccentric encounters, including befriending the roguishly clever Panurge, debating scholars, and engaging in comedic battles. The story features significant vulgar humor, including scatological elements, and depictions of violence.

Humorous

Fantastical

Adventurous

Playful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

François Rabelais's Pantagruel is celebrated for its humor, imagination, and scathing satire. Critics appreciate its inventive wordplay and rich cultural commentary, though some find its coarse language and episodic structure challenging. The novel's exuberant spirit and profound themes make it a timeless work, despite occasional difficulty in modern interpretation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pantagruel?

A reader who enjoys Pantagruel by François Rabelais is likely interested in satirical, ribald humor and Renaissance literature. They may also appreciate works like Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes or Gargantua by Rabelais himself, as these books feature similar themes of parody and social commentary.

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • Renaissance

Publication Year

1532

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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