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Gargantua and Pantagruel reading order

François Rabelais

  1. Pantagruel1532
  2. Gargantua1534
  3. The Third Book1546
  4. The Fourth Book1552
  5. The Fifth Book1564
5 volumes
Volumes
1532–1564
Published
Completed
Status

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Pantagruel
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Publication order

5 volumes1532–1564Completed

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  1. Pantagruel
    1532
  2. Gargantua
    1534
  3. The Third Book
    1546
  4. The Fourth Book
    1552
  5. The Fifth Book
    1564
5 volumes on a timeline, 1532 to 1564
  1. Pantagruel
    Pantagruel1532 · 9 ratingsStart hereBuy
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  2. Gargantua
    Gargantua1534 · 7 ratings
    –Not ranked yet
  3. The Third Book
    The Third Book1546Buy
    –Not ranked yet
  4. The Fourth Book
    The Fourth Book1552
    –Not ranked yet
  5. The Fifth Book
    The Fifth Book1564Buy
    –Not ranked yet

Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 28, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Gargantua and Pantagruel book is the longest?

“Gargantua” is the longest at 254 pages; the shortest is “Pantagruel” with 251 pages.