M. Charles Monselet - La Cuisinière poétique - 1859

Thrilling original edition of this singular work that combines culinary art with literature by transforming recipes, meals, products and the pleasures of the table into poetic matter -

Charles Monselet, writer, columnist and gastronome of the 19th century, transposes his taste for good cuisine, the Parisian spirit, and literary games into a universe where cooking becomes a subject worthy of poetry and fantasy -

The very principle of the book rests on a deliberately original rapprochement between the cook and the poet, two figures who, each in their own way, select, assemble and transform elements to produce a work meant to awaken the senses and pleasure -

M. Charles Monselet - The Poetic Cook - 1859 - Michel Lévy Frères -
199 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, the work in its green half-percaline binding in the original bradel, marbled boards, cover preserved, not trimmed, minor signs of wear, some minor defects on the cover, headcaps a bit worn, foxing on the edges, mottled edges, smooth spine, gilded title and author’s name on a red morocco inlay -

Good interior condition, browning, fine vignette on the title page, endpapers in decent condition, a pleasant copy -

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