The Life of Francois Rabelais is a biographical book written by Jean Plattard. The book explores the life and times of Francois Rabelais, a French writer and physician who lived in the 16th century. Rabelais is known for his satirical and humorous works, including the popular series of novels known as Gargantua and Pantagruel. Plattard's book delves into Rabelais' early life, including his education and early career as a monk. It also explores his later years as a physician and writer, and the political and social climate of France during his lifetime. The book provides a detailed analysis of Rabelais' literary works, including his use of language and satire. The Life of Francois Rabelais also sheds light on Rabelais' personal beliefs and philosophy, including his views on religion, humanism, and the role of literature in society. Plattard's book is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of France's most influential literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.