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Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom and some creases on the top. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This charming volume presents a classic tale from the celebrated 16th-century French Renaissance writer François Rabelais, renowned for his satirical wit and bawdy humor. “The Wise Fool” is based on a story from Rabelais’ seminal work, The Third Book of Pantagruel, a sequel to his fictional masterpieces Gargantua and Pantagruel. Rabelais’ novels, replete with linguistic inventiveness and social commentary, are considered pioneering works of prose fiction that paved the way for the modern novel.
Despite its well-worn library markings, this copy offers readers a delightful opportunity to immerse themselves in Rabelais’ imaginative world and savor his enduring literary legacy. Collectors of early modern literature and Rabelaisian enthusiasts will appreciate the chance to add this adaptation to their shelves, preserving a piece of the Renaissance master’s iconic oeuvre.
