Used book – Pantagruel, Gargantua, François Rabelais

Pantagruel In this folk epic, Rabelais tells us about the exploits of the giant Pantagruel, son of Gargantua, taking us on a journey between Paris and the kingdom of Utopia.

Gargantua Young Gargantua, educated according to humanist precepts, confronts Picrochole, an ambitious and bellicose tyrant.

Chivalric and epic novels, Pantagruel and Gargantua also parody these two genres while remaining imbued with poetry and satirical verve.

Scholarly and popular references illustrate the many facets of a humanist thought that knows how to use humor to serve argumentation.

The dossier - Historical, cultural and literary landmarks - The study of the genre - Text groupings - Preparation for the baccalauréat