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Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais, translated by Thomas Urquhart, recounts the whimsical and satirical adventures of two giants, Gargantua and his son Pantagruel. Pantagruel and his friend Panurge study in Paris, solve legal disputes, and later, fend off invaders. Gargantua experiences a similar arc, defending Utopia with Frere Jean. Subsequent books explore Panurge's matrimonial dilemmas, culminating in a journey to consult an oracle. The narrative is humorous and picaresque, rich with social commentary, bold satire, and elaborate prose. Some content may include scatological and sexual humor, as well as critiques of clergy.