Francois Rabelais: French Men Of Letters

By Arthur Augustus Tilley

Book Overview

Francois Rabelais: French Men of Letters is a biographical work written by Arthur Augustus Tilley. The book provides a detailed account of the life and works of Francois Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer, physician, and humanist. Tilley explores Rabelais' early life, his education, and his career as a physician before delving into his literary achievements. The author examines Rabelais' most famous work, Gargantua and Pantagruel, a satirical novel that explores the adventures of two giants and their companions. Tilley analyzes the themes and literary techniques employed by Rabelais in his writing, including his use of humor, satire, and parody. The book also discusses the historical and cultural context of Rabelais' work and its impact on French literature and society. Overall, Francois Rabelais: French Men of Letters provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of France's most influential writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430465581
• ISBN13: 9781430465584
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"