Gargantua and Pantagruel
Gargantua and Pantagruel is François Rabelais's comic chronicle of two giants, father and son, published in five books between 1532 and 1564. Gargantua's birth from his mother's ear, his education, his war with Picrochole and the founding of the Abbey of Thélème are followed by the adventures of his son Pantagruel and the rascally Panurge, their long debate about whether Panurge should marry, and the voyage to the oracle of the Holy Bottle. Rabelais, a physician and former monk, piles up lists, mock scholarship, obscenity and real learning, and his satire of lawyers and theologians is still sharp. This edition gives the seventeenth-century translation by Sir Thomas Urquhart, completed by Peter Anthony Motteux, itself a classic of English prose. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Gargantua and Pantagruel
Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Gargantua and Pantagruel in the public domain?
Yes. Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Peter Anthony Motteux and Sir Thomas Urquhart. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Gargantua and Pantagruel?
About 21 h 17 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Gargantua and Pantagruel?
Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
