Gargantua and Pantagruel

Style and Technique

François Rabelais' style in «Gargantua and Pantagruel» is characterized by a satirical and grotesque approach. The language of the work is rich and varied, filled with archaisms, neologisms, colloquial expressions, and dialects. Rabelais actively uses hyperbole, parody, and irony to mock the vices of society, the church, and political institutions. Literary devices include allegory, symbolism, and intertextuality, allowing the author to create multilayered meanings. The narrative structure is fragmented and episodic, giving the work dynamism and allowing it to cover a wide range of themes and plot lines. Rabelais also incorporates elements of farce and carnival culture, making the text lively and rich with comedic situations.