The Life of Francois Rabelais

By Jean Plattard

Book Overview

""The Life of Francois Rabelais"" is a biography of the renowned French Renaissance writer, Francois Rabelais, written by Jean Plattard. The book explores Rabelais' life, from his birth in 1494 to his death in 1553, and his contributions to literature, philosophy, and culture. Rabelais is known for his satirical and humorous works, including the popular series of novels known as ""Gargantua and Pantagruel."" Plattard delves into Rabelais' upbringing, education, and religious beliefs, as well as his experiences as a physician, monk, and writer. The biography also examines the political and social context of Rabelais' time, including the religious conflicts and intellectual movements that shaped his work. With its detailed analysis and engaging storytelling, ""The Life of Francois Rabelais"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of France's most celebrated literary figures.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: 1432587250
• ISBN13: 9781432587253
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"