Panurge
Panurge, fictional character, the humorous, often roguish companion of Pantagruel in the satirical Pantagruel books by François Rabelais. His indecisiveness about marrying gives rise to many philosophical debates about women and marriage. See also Gargantua and Pantagruel.
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Article Title:
Panurge
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
15 February 2011
Access Date:
February 22, 2025