Gargantua and Pantagruel, Book I

Gargantua and Pantagruel, Book I

By: François Rabelais

Language: en

Categories: Arts, Books, Fiction, Comedy

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Episodes

055 - Chapter 1LIVThe inscription set upon the great gate of Theleme
Jan 08, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:09:07
054 - Chapter 1LIIIHow the abbey of the Thelemites was built and endowed
Jan 07, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:48
053 - Chapter 1LIIHow Gargantua caused to be built for the Monk the Abbey of Theleme
Jan 06, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:27
052 - Chapter 1LIHow the victorious Gargantuists were recompensed after the battle
Jan 05, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:21
051 - Chapter 1LGargantua's speech to the vanquished
Jan 04, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:14:49
050 - Chapter 1XLIXHow Picrochole in his flight fell into great misfortunes and what Gargantua did after t
Jan 03, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:03:45
049 - Chapter 1XLVIIIHow Gargantua set upon Picrochole within the rock Clermond and utterly defeated the a
Jan 02, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:09:58
048 - Chapter 1XLVIIHow Grangousier sent for his legions and how Touchfaucet slew Rashcalf and was afterwa
Jan 01, 2026

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:13
047 - Chapter 1XLVIHow Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner
Dec 31, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:06:21
046 - Chapter 1XLVHow the Monk carried along with him the Pilgrims and of the good words that Grangousier
Dec 30, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:02
045 - Chapter 1XLIVHow the Monk rid himself of his keepers and how Picrochole's forlorn hope was defeated
Dec 29, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:05:43
044 - Chapter 1XLIIIHow the scouts and fore-party of Picrochole were met with by Gargantua and how the Mon
Dec 28, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:47
043 - Chapter 1XLIIHow the Monk encouraged his fellow-champions and how he hanged upon a tree
Dec 27, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:57
042 - Chapter 1XLIHow the Monk made Gargantua sleep and of his hours and breviaries
Dec 26, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:52
041 - Chapter 1XLWhy monks are the outcasts of the world and wherefore some have bigger noses than others
Dec 25, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:06:22
040 - Chapter 1XXXIXHow the Monk was feasted by Gargantua and of the jovial discourse they had at supper
Dec 24, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:13:11
039 - Chapter 1XXXVIIIHow Gargantua did eat up six pilgrims in a salad
Dec 23, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:05:17
038 - Chapter 1XXXVIIHow Gargantua in combing his head made the great cannon-balls fall out of his hair
Dec 22, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:33
037 - Chapter 1XXXVIHow Gargantua demolished the castle at the ford of Vede and how they passed the ford
Dec 21, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:05:22
036 - Chapter 1XXXVHow Gymnast very souply and cunningly killed Captain Tripet and others of Picrochole's
Dec 20, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:05:53
035 - Chapter 1XXXIVHow Gargantua left the city of Paris to succour his country and how Gymnast encountere
Dec 19, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:05:01
034 - Chapter 1XXXIIIHow some statesmen of Picrochole by hairbrained counsel put him in extreme danger
Dec 18, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:16:01
033 - Chapter 1XXXIIHow Grangousier to buy peace caused the cakes to be restored
Dec 17, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:11:22
032 - Chapter 1XXXIThe speech made by Gallet to Picrochole
Dec 16, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:11:27
031 - Chapter 1XXXHow Ulric Gallet was sent unto Picrochole
Dec 15, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:02:27
030 - Chapter 1XXIXThe tenour of the letter which Grangousier wrote to his son Gargantua
Dec 14, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:03:46
029 - Chapter 1XXVIIIHow Picrochole stormed and took by assault the rock Clermond and of Grangousier's unw
Dec 13, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:06:59
028 - Chapter 1XXVIIHow a monk of Seville saved the close of the abbey from being ransacked by the enemy
Dec 12, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:18:08
027 - Chapter 1XXVIHow the inhabitants of Lerne by the commandment of Picrochole their king assaulted the
Dec 11, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:35
026 - Chapter 1XXVHow there was great strife and debate raised betwixt the cake-bakers of Lerne and those
Dec 10, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:06:20
025 - Chapter 1XXIVHow Gargantua spent his time in rainy weather
Dec 09, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:54
024 - Chapter 1XXIIIHow Gargantua was instructed by Ponocrates and in such sort disciplinated that he lost
Dec 08, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:14:32
023 - Chapter 1XXIIThe games of Gargantua
Dec 07, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:26
022 - Chapter 1XXIThe study of Gargantua according to the discipline of his schoolmasters the Sophisters
Dec 06, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:05:31
021 - Chapter 1XXHow the Sophister carried away his cloth and how he had a suit in law against the other m
Dec 05, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:10:45
020 - Chapter 1XIXThe oration of Master Janotus de Bragmardo for recovery of the bells
Dec 04, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:08:44
019 - Chapter 1XVIIIHow Janotus de Bragmardo was sent to Gargantua to recover the great bells
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:03:57
018 - Chapter 1XVIIHow Gargantua paid his welcome to the Parisians and how he took away the great bells of
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:43
017 - Chapter 1XVIHow Gargantua was sent to Paris and of the huge great mare that he rode on how she destr
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:27
016 - Chapter 1XVHow Gargantua was put under other schoolmasters
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:42
015 - Chapter 1XIVHow Gargantua was taught Latin by a Sophister
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:41
014 - Chapter 1XIIIHow Gargantua's wonderful understanding became known to his father Grangousier by the i
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:11:15
013 - Chapter 1XIIOf Gargantua's wooden horses
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:05:37
012 - Chapter 1XIOf the youthful age of Gargantua
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:06:05
011 - Chapter 1XOf that which is signified by the colours white and blue
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:09:02
010 - Chapter 1IXThe colours and liveries of Gargantua
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:58
009 - Chapter 1VIIIHow they apparelled Gargantua
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:32
008 - Chapter 1VIIAfter what manner Gargantua had his name given him and how he tippled bibbed and curried
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:03:36
007 - Chapter 1VIHow Gargantua was born in a strange manner
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:07:53
006 - Chapter 1VThe Discourse of the Drinkers
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:11:24
005 - Chapter 1IV-How Gargamelle being great with Gargantua did eat a huge deal of tripes
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:04:12
004 - Chapter 1IIIHow Gargantua was carried eleven months in his mother's belly
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:08:53
003 - Chapter 1II-The Antidoted Fanfreluches or a Galimatia of extravagant Conceits found in an ancient Mo
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:10:06
002 - Chapter 1IOf the Genealogy and Antiquity of Gargantua
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:08:14
001 - Poems and Prologue
Dec 03, 2025

Dive into the whimsical and outrageous world of Gargantua and Pantagruel, a remarkable series of five novels penned by François Rabelais in the 16th century. Follow the epic adventures of two giants—father Gargantua and son Pantagruel—as they navigate their larger-than-life escapades filled with humor, satire, and a good dose of crude and scatological wit. With its extravagant storytelling and unforgettable characters, this work challenges societal norms while indulging in long lists of hilarious insults and exaggerated antics. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Duration: 00:26:58