Man of the Renaissance - Hardcover

Rabelais, Francois; Putnam, Samuel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1025820991 ISBN 13: 9781025820996

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"Man of the Renaissance" offers a profound exploration of the life and literary contributions of François Rabelais, one of the most influential figures of the French Renaissance. Through the lens of scholar and translator Samuel Putnam, this work examines Rabelais not just as a creator of giants and a satirist of the Church, but as a quintessential representative of a transformative era. The text delves into the intellectual fervor of the 16th century, tracing Rabelais's journey from monastic life to medical practice and literary fame.

By analyzing his major works, the book illuminates how Rabelais used wit, ribaldry, and humanistic philosophy to challenge the dogmas of his time. Putnam provides essential context for understanding the social and political upheavals that shaped Rabelais's worldview, highlighting his role in the development of Western thought. This volume serves as both an accessible biography and a critical study, celebrating the enduring legacy of a writer who championed intellectual freedom and the joy of human existence. It remains an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of the modern novel and the spirit of the Renaissance.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025820991
• ISBN 13: 9781025820996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 580