Gargantua by François Rabelais (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Study Aids, Book Notes, Fiction & Literature, Anthologies
Cover of the book Gargantua by François Rabelais (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries, BrightSummaries.com
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bright Summaries ISBN: 9782806296542
Publisher: BrightSummaries.com Publication: May 24, 2017
Imprint: BrightSummaries.com Language: English
Author: Bright Summaries
ISBN: 9782806296542
Publisher: BrightSummaries.com
Publication: May 24, 2017
Imprint: BrightSummaries.com
Language: English
Unlock the more straightforward side of Gargantua with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of Gargantua by François Rabelais, the follow-up to the popular novel Pantagruel. In this satirical tale, Rabelais tells the story of Gargantua, the father of the giant we meet in the first book, and describes the trials and tests he faces along his path to education. Gargantua was published in 1534 but met with considerable controversy, as a result of its bawdy language and numerous possible interpretations. Rabelais himself was no stranger to public outrage, being widely known as a drunkard with a talent for stirring up strong reactions. He is best-known for his pentalogy of novels about the adventures of two giants, Pantagruel and Gargantua, and is considered to be one of the most significant writers in Western literature. 

Find out everything you need to know about Gargantua in a fraction of the time!

This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:

• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection

Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Unlock the more straightforward side of Gargantua with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of Gargantua by François Rabelais, the follow-up to the popular novel Pantagruel. In this satirical tale, Rabelais tells the story of Gargantua, the father of the giant we meet in the first book, and describes the trials and tests he faces along his path to education. Gargantua was published in 1534 but met with considerable controversy, as a result of its bawdy language and numerous possible interpretations. Rabelais himself was no stranger to public outrage, being widely known as a drunkard with a talent for stirring up strong reactions. He is best-known for his pentalogy of novels about the adventures of two giants, Pantagruel and Gargantua, and is considered to be one of the most significant writers in Western literature. 

Find out everything you need to know about Gargantua in a fraction of the time!

This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:

• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection

Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

More books from BrightSummaries.com

Cover of the book Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Yellow Dog by Georges Simenon (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book Moby-Dick, or The Whale by Herman Melville by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book Phaedra by Jean Racine (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book Other Lives But Mine by Emmanuel Carrère (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Miser by Molière (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Swallows of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Ice People by René Barjavel (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Red and the Black by Stendhal (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Monk: A Romance by Matthew Gregory Lewis (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book Brodeck's Report by Philippe Claudel (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
Cover of the book The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy