Gargantua

The narrative begins with Gargantua's miraculous birth through his mother's ear and details his childhood, education, and subsequent military campaigns.

Gargantua, initially a crude and unintelligent giant, is transformed by his tutor Ponocrates into a brilliant and disciplined individual.

The story includes his battles against King Picrochole's armies and the founding of the Abbey of Thélème, a utopian community.

The work is known for its satire, wordplay, and critique of the social and educational norms of Rabelais's time.