Francois Rabelais : French Men Of Letters (Paperback)

""Francois Rabelais: French Men of Letters"" is a biography written by Arthur Augustus Tilley about the life of French writer Francois Rabelais. Rabelais was a Renaissance humanist, monk, physician, and writer who is best known for his satirical and humorous works, including ""Gargantua and Pantagruel."" Tilley's book provides a detailed account of Rabelais' life, from his birth in the early 16th century to his death in 1553. The book covers Rabelais' education, his career as a physician, and his literary works. Tilley also explores Rabelais' religious beliefs and his relationship with the Catholic Church, which was often strained due to his satirical writings. The book includes an analysis of Rabelais' literary style and his influence on French literature. Tilley also discusses the historical and cultural context in which Rabelais wrote, including the political and religious upheavals of the time. Overall, ""Francois Rabelais: French Men of Letters"" is a comprehensive biography that provides a deep understanding of the life and works of one of France's most celebrated writers.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.