François Rabelais

1494–1553

1 series 4 books in order 2 standalone books

Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) was a French Renaissance writer, humanist, and Greek scholar who has been called the first great French prose author. Best known in his own day as a physician, scholar, diplomat, and Catholic priest, he later became famous as a satirist for his depictions of the grotesque and his larger-than-life characters. Our catalog credits him with Gargantua and Le Quart Livre from Gargantua and Pantagruel.

Born: 1494
Known for: Gargantua and Pantagruel

Series by François Rabelais

Gargantua and Pantagruel

2 books in order · 1534–1552

Gargantua

1534 · François Rabelais

Gargantua, formally titled La vie tres horrifique du grand Gargantua, père de Pantagruel jadis composée par M. Alcofribas abstracteur de quinte…
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Le Quart Livre

1552 · François Rabelais

Le Quart Livre is a novel by François Rabelais, published in its final form in 1552. It is a sequel to the adventures of Pantagruel and was written…
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Standalone books

Gargantua and Pantagruel

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Gargantua et Pantagruel

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has François Rabelais written?

We list 4 books by François Rabelais across 1 series, published between 1534–1552 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read François Rabelais's books?

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