Publisher's Synopsis
Doctor Rabelais is a biography of the French Renaissance writer and physician, Fran�����ois Rabelais, written by D.B. Wyndham Lewis. The book explores Rabelais' life and work, including his famous satirical novels, Gargantua and Pantagruel, which are known for their irreverent humor and social commentary. Lewis delves into Rabelais' medical background and how it influenced his writing, as well as his religious beliefs and the controversies surrounding them. The book also covers Rabelais' relationship with the French monarchy and his impact on literature and culture. With extensive research and analysis, Doctor Rabelais provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this influential figure in French history.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.
