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Gargantua and Pantagruel, Book I

Gargantua and Pantagruel, Book I

Written by: François Rabelais
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 Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Legends & Fairy Tales Art
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  • 051 - Chapter 1LGargantua's speech to the vanquished

    051 - Chapter 1LGargantua's speech to the vanquished
    Jan 4 2026
    Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    15 mins
  • 050 - Chapter 1XLIXHow Picrochole in his flight fell into great misfortunes and what Gargantua did after t

    050 - Chapter 1XLIXHow Picrochole in his flight fell into great misfortunes and what Gargantua did after t
    Jan 3 2026
    Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    4 mins
  • 049 - Chapter 1XLVIIIHow Gargantua set upon Picrochole within the rock Clermond and utterly defeated the a

    049 - Chapter 1XLVIIIHow Gargantua set upon Picrochole within the rock Clermond and utterly defeated the a
    Jan 2 2026
    Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    10 mins
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