Gargantua
François Rabelais
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at 250 WPM7h 27m
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Gargantua
Published
1972
Publisher
le Livre de poche
Pages
447
Description
"Gargantua is born into a long line of eminent giants, and his birth - through his mother's ear, after an overindulgence in tripes - recalls the fabled nativities of the gods of old. Such an auspicious beginning can only herald an equally auspicious life, and it is a life we are led through in remarkable detail, from his early show of genius, by the invention of the best of all possible arse-wipes, through his wide-ranging education, to his adult life and adventures." "Rabelais's hero, the father of his other great invention, Pantagruel, grows up to be a learned, humane and courageous giant, confronting the dual perils of sophistry and foreign aggression. Filled with hilarious and surreal episodes, such as the bell theft of Notre-Dame and the cake-makers' war, together with a generous dose of bawdy and bodily humour, Rabalais's Gargantua equals Pantagruel in wit, warmth and humanistic inventiveness, and offers a striking burlesque on the vacuousness and hypocrisy of his contemporary society."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gargantua?
This edition of Gargantua has approximately 447 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gargantua?
For most readers, Gargantua typically takes between 9h 19m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Gargantua?
The estimated word count for Gargantua is approximately 111,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gargantua?
Gargantua was written by François Rabelais.
When was Gargantua published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1972. The original work may have been published on a different date.