Description
1940 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved 1940 edition of François Rabelais’ seminal work, “The Amazing Adventures of Gargantua and Pantagruel,” offers a rare glimpse into the Renaissance era’s bawdy humor and satirical commentary on society. Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer and humanist, penned this series of novels in the early 16th century, weaving together ribald tales of giants with scathing critiques of the Church, education, and societal norms. Despite its controversial nature, the work was embraced by luminaries like Voltaire and Swift, who praised Rabelais’ wit and linguistic dexterity. This copy, with its sturdy binding and clean pages, invites readers to immerse themselves in the riotous adventures of Gargantua and Pantagruel, while appreciating the historical significance of a work that challenged the status quo and paved the way for future satirists. Collectors will delight in owning a piece of literary history that has endured for centuries, a testament to Rabelais’ enduring influence on Western literature.
