THE PASSIONATE EPICURE; La Vie et la Passion de Dodin-Bouffant, Gourmet
New York: E. P DUTTON & CO. INC., 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. 168 pages. 21 x 15 cm. The Passionate Epicure, a novel by Marcel Rouff, first published in 1925 and Translated here by "Claude", is set in France and follows the life of the main character, an epicurean who embraces the pleasures of life, particularly in relation to food, wine, and love. The narrative combines a celebration of gastronomy with rich descriptions of the culinary arts, emphasizing the beauty and intricacies of food preparation and enjoyment. Rouff's writing style is lyrical and evocative, making the reader feel immersed in the sensory experiences of the protagonist's world. Beautifully illustrated by Charles Mozley, with a Preface by Lawrence Durrell. Lovely illustrated endpapers. Interior and boards clean and crisp. Dust wrapper lightly rubbed. In protective mylar cover. Gray embossed and illustrated cloth covered boards. Very good, in very good dust wrapper. Item #4385
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