This book is a collection of writings by François Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer who's best known for his satirical humor and bawdy tales. The book is edited by Geraldine Emma Hodgson, and it includes commentary and analysis to help readers understand the context of Rabelais's work. This book is a must-read for anyone who's interested in French literature, or who wants to understand the intellectual climate of the Renaissance.

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