Charles Monselet - Gastronomie, récits de table - 1874

Fascinating edition of this emblematic work by Charles Monselet, French writer, columnist, journalist and gastronome who made cuisine, meals and the pleasures of the table a true literary subject - The work gathers narratives, anecdotes, portraits, memories and scenes in which gastronomy serves as a starting point for a vivid portrait of French society and especially the Parisian world - Monselet does not conceive the table as a simple place to satisfy hunger, but as a space of sociability where the characters, habits, ambitions, tastes and foibles of individuals are revealed - Charles Monselet - Gastronomy, dining tales - 1874 - Charpentier et Cie - 393 Pages. Very good condition of the binding, the work in its original red half-leather, marbled covers, slight signs of wear, speckled edges, spine with raised bands, gilded lettering and author’s name - Good interior condition, some stains, text fairly clean, endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

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