Politique de Thélème Gargantua, Machiavel et la fable d’Alpharbal

Examined in light of the historico-political context, Gargantua's contion to the vanquished appears much less benevolent than one would make it out to be. The historical examples of generosity invoked by the giant are most dubious. The same applies to the “clemency” of Grandgousier, which earns the gratitude of Alpharbal, roi des Canarres, once it is related to the historic conquest of the Canaries. A shadow then hangs over the Thelemite utopia and the ideal that governs its foundation.