1557489

The Works of Francois Rabelais in 5 Volumes #1557489

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The Works of Francois Rabelais in 5 Volumes #1557489
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"The Works of Rabelais" in 5 volumes by Francois Rabelais




1901

London

Gibbings and Company Limited

Colston and Coy, Printers, Edinburgh

Hardback - 1,450 total pages



Translated by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Peter Motteux, with the notes of Duchat, Ozell and others; introduction and revision by Alfred Wallis.



Gargantua and Pantagruel is a connected series of five novels written in the 16th century by François Rabelais. It is the story of two giants, a father (Gargantua) and his son (Pantagruel) and their adventures, written in an amusing, extravagant, satirical vein. There is much crudity and scatological humor as well as needless violence. Long lists of vulgar insults fill several chapters.




Rabelais was a monk and a physician, but in his writings he celebrated his real loves: scholarship and drinking, with the latter often serving as a symbol of the former.



In good condition!! Cloth cover with gilt lettering cover and on spines. There is wear on the corners of the covers and the top and bottom of the spine have wear. Some volumes have scuff marks on the front and back covers. Deckled edges. There are a few uncut pages.



Ninety-nine percent of the pages and binding are tight. No loose pages. The pages are free from any markings and are very clean. Owners name inside front cover of Volume 1 - John M. Siddall January, 1907.



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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1901</td></tr>


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