The great reproach always brought against Rabelais is not the want of reserve of his language merely, but his occasional studied coarseness, which is… - François Rabelais

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The great reproach always brought against Rabelais is not the want of reserve of his language merely, but his occasional studied coarseness, which is enough to spoil his whole work, and which lowers its value.

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About François Rabelais

François Rabelais (ca. 1493 – April 9 1553) was a French humanist writer of satirical romances.

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Pen Names: Seraphin Calobarsy Alcofribas Nasier Maistre Alcofribas Nasier M. Alcofribas
Alternative Names: Francois Rabelais Rabelais Françoys Rabelais
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