{"product_id":"francois-rabelais-gargantua-and-pantagruel-1974-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated","title":"François Rabelais – Gargantua and Pantagruel 1974 HC\/DJ Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eFrançois Rabelais – Gargantua and Pantagruel (Gargantua ile Pantagruel) – Doğan Kardeş Yayınevi Hardcover Edition (1974)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eThis is the 1974 Turkish hardcover edition of Gargantua and Pantagruel (Gargantua ile Pantagruel), published by Doğan Kardeş Yayınevi. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrançois Rabelais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the 16th century, the work is a cornerstone of Renaissance literature, celebrated for its satirical depth, humor, and intellectual richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eThe narrative follows the adventures of the giant Gargantua and his son Pantagruel, blending absurd comedy with sharp social and philosophical commentary. Through exaggerated characters, surreal episodes, and playful language, Rabelais critiques institutions such as education, religion, and politics, while also exploring themes of humanism, knowledge, and freedom of thought. Beneath its humorous surface, the work offers a profound reflection on the intellectual currents of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eRabelais, a physician, scholar, and writer, is known for his inventive use of language and his bold, often irreverent approach to authority. His work stands out for its fusion of erudition and humor, making Gargantua and Pantagruel both entertaining and intellectually engaging. It remains one of the most influential texts of early modern European literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eThis Doğan Kardeş Yayınevi edition is particularly notable for its hardcover format with original dust jacket, as well as its rich illustrative content throughout the volume. Such features significantly enhance its visual and collectible appeal, making it a desirable piece for collectors interested in illustrated editions of classic literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e• Title: Gargantua and Pantagruel (Gargantua ile Pantagruel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e• Author: François Rabelais\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e• Publisher: Doğan Kardeş Yayınevi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1974\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e• Genre: Satire; Renaissance literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e• Original Publication: 16th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e• Content: Fully illustrated edition with numerous illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e• Themes: Satire; Humanism; Education; Religion; Freedom of thought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e• Significance: One of the major works of Renaissance literature\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49454772519050,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e5b05b5a-0679-4aed-85f4-b041e642f57b.jpg?v=1779605124","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/francois-rabelais-gargantua-and-pantagruel-1974-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}