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Anatole France on Rabelais – A Scholarly Exploration of a Literary Giant
Discover the profound connection between two of France’s greatest literary minds in this unique volume. While the name François Rabelais stands alone in world literature, celebrated and followed by generations of writers, few have understood his genius as deeply as Anatole France. A devoted member of the Society for Rabelais Studies, France dedicated himself to exploring the satirist’s work, writing the essay “Gargantua” in 1889 and expressing unwavering admiration in his articles. His cherished, though unrealized, ambition was a comprehensive book on Rabelais, for which he gathered material over several years.
This book presents the text of public lectures France delivered in Argentina in 1909. It offers a biography of Rabelais alongside a detailed analysis of all five parts of his novel. France pays particular attention to Rabelais’ connections with various literary traditions and his lasting influence on French literature. A valuable resource for fans of literary history and French classics, this edition brings France’s insightful scholarship to life.
