"Gargantois and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1" is the masterpiece of Francois Rabelais, a French writer of the Renaissance, who gained wide popularity due to his deep philosophical background and thoughtful humor. In the first book of the cycle, the author introduces the reader to the world of two unusual giants - Gargantua and his son Pantagruel, who lead exciting adventures amid curious situations and incredible circumstances. This illustrated version is complemented by wonderful drawings that help to visualize the colorful world created by Rabelais even more vividly. Reading "Gargantua and Pantagruel", readers immerse themselves in a generous world of fantasy, deep philosophical considerations and fiery humor, which makes this edition exciting for all lovers of classic literature and interesting adventure stories."