Rouff, Marcel
The Passionate Epicure (Modern Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375760808
- author:
- Rouff, Marcel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Modern Library Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 131mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dodin-Bouffant, a man of refined taste, is the subject of Marcel Rouff's The Passionate Epicure. Based on the life of Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, this novel explores the intersection of art, love, and the pursuit of culinary perfection. A new introduction by Jeffrey Steingarten, food critic for Vogue magazine, provides context for this edition. Published in 2002, this first edition of The Passionate Epicure features a preface by Lawrence Durrell. The book's unique blend of wit, sophistication, and gastronomic expertise makes it a fascinating read for those interested in the intersection of art and everyday life. With its engaging narrative and insightful exploration of the human experience, The Passionate Epicure is a thought-provoking and engaging read.