Peter Anthony Motteux Knihy

Francios Rabelais (c. 1494-1553), a Franciscan monk who also qualified as a Bachelor of Medicine, was at the centre of the humanist movement and had absorbed a vast amount of learning. Gargantua and Pantagruel parodies everyone from eminent classical authors and schoolmen to Rabelais's own acquaintances. But the brilliance of the book lies not merely in these learned references, but in the seamless story into which they are woven, and in the passion and swiftness of language of an acknowledged master of satire.

Dielo malo byť pôvodne paródiou na rytierske romány. Chudobný zeman Don Quijote, pomätený čítaním rytierskych románov, chce obnoviť starodávne potulné rytierstvo a vydá sa na cestu, aby konal hrdinské činy.

A satirical and ribald masterpiece of Renaissance literature, Rabelais' Gargantua and Pantagruel has captured imaginations for centuries. This translation by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Peter Le Motteux brings the bawdy and irreverent humor to life in vivid detail. With over-the-top characters and outrageous situations, this book is a delight for anyone with a taste for the zany and the absurd.

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Join the madcap adventures of the knight-errant Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza in this timeless classic of Spanish literature. A humorous and poignant tale of chivalry and delusion, this novel has withstood the test of time and continues to inspire readers worldwide.

One of the greatest novels of all time, this masterful work tells the story of the lovable and delusional Don Quixote as he embarks on a quest to revive chivalry and defend the honor of his beloved Dulcinea.