Rabelais in English Literature

By Huntingdon Brown

Book Overview

Rabelais In English Literature is a book written by Huntington Brown that explores the influence of the French Renaissance writer Fran�����ois Rabelais on English literature. The book begins by examining Rabelais' life and works, including his famous novel Gargantua and Pantagruel, which follows the adventures of two giants and their companions. Brown then traces the impact of Rabelais' writing on English literature, from the 16th century to the present day. The book covers a wide range of authors, including Shakespeare, Swift, Sterne, and Joyce, as well as lesser-known writers who were influenced by Rabelais' irreverent and satirical style. Brown also explores the ways in which Rabelais' ideas about language, sexuality, and the body have shaped English literature and culture. Overall, Rabelais In English Literature is a comprehensive study of one of the most influential writers in Western literature and his lasting impact on the English language.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258040328
• ISBN13: 9781258040321
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"