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Finished Book 1, and boy is it a long and tricky read. Because I’m reading the translation that was done in the late 17th century, it reads practically like Middle English, with the variety of spelling decisions and lack of cohesion in a modern retelling. But this is therefore the closer in accuracy to the French which was written in the 16th century, so still quite old and archaic at times.
I like the silliness.
— Apr 26, 2024 05:55AM
I like the silliness.
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Xander Fuller
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Finished the fourth book. Much better than the previous, taking on a quest-like tone and reminding me of Gulliver’s Travels, but with more shit and fart references.
— May 17, 2024 02:13AM
Xander Fuller
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Finished the third book. It is definitely taking a while to get through. It's basically a long detailed description of Panurge wondering if he should get married and all the people he's discussing this problem with, with Pantagruelion, a magical plant, being the ending portions. Def getting the misogyny in this part though, but whether it's intentional or satirical, is to be determined.
— May 12, 2024 11:56PM
Xander Fuller
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Finished the second book. Definitely easier to get through now that I’m used to the archaic language. Still goofy and ridiculous but it’s charming, like a really old tall tale or a legend of Chaucerian origin.
— May 04, 2024 10:18PM
