The book is currently out of stock
Parameters
- Pages
- 256 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
More about the book
The book presents a vivid portrayal of Balzac as an insatiable epicurean, characterized by his voracious appetite for life, wealth, women, and fame. It delves into the complexities of his personality, revealing the driving forces behind his literary genius and personal pursuits. Through this lens, the narrative explores the themes of desire and ambition that define Balzac's existence and creative output.
Book purchase
Balzac's Omelette: A Delicious Tour of French Food and Culture with Honore'de Balzac, Anka Muhlstein
- Language
- Released
- 2011
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Balzac's Omelette: A Delicious Tour of French Food and Culture with Honore'de Balzac
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anka Muhlstein
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781590514733
- Description
- The book presents a vivid portrayal of Balzac as an insatiable epicurean, characterized by his voracious appetite for life, wealth, women, and fame. It delves into the complexities of his personality, revealing the driving forces behind his literary genius and personal pursuits. Through this lens, the narrative explores the themes of desire and ambition that define Balzac's existence and creative output.