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Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3

by François Rabelais

Reading level
Fairly demanding
Price
Free

About the book

"Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3" by François Rabelais is a novel written in the 16th century. After settling Panurge's debts, Pantagruel faces a new challenge: his companion suddenly wants to marry but cannot decide if he should. They consult fortune-tellers, scholars, poets, and philosophers, yet Panurge rejects every answer. Finally, they resolve to seek wisdom from the Divine Bottle itself, setting sail on an extraordinary voyage that will test their wits and friendship.

  • Giants
  • Fantasy fiction, French
  • Gargantua (Legendary character)

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #8168. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 on Wikipedia.

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