Algernon Bastard

The Gourmet's Guide to Europe

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 194
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 277g
• ISBN-13: 9781015840980
• ISBN-10: 1015840981
• Artikelnr.: 66754166

Autorenporträt

Algernon Bastard, though not widely known in the contemporary literary panorama, has carved a distinctive niche with his contribution to culinary literature. His seminal work, 'The Gourmet's Guide to Europe,' first published in the early 20th century, remains a testament to his legacy as a connoisseur of fine dining and European travel. Bastard's meticulous approach to documenting the diverse culinary practices and establishments across Europe was pioneering for its time and offered readers insights into the varied gastronomic traditions that define the continent's cultural richness. His narrative style, immersive and rich in sensory detail, transports the reader into the very heart of European epicurean delights, making the guide as much a travelogue as a gastronomic compendium. Bastard's flair for the epicurean and his contributions to the travel and food genre has set a foundation that subsequent food writers and critics have built upon. Although specifics of Algernon Bastard's life beyond his literary output are relatively obscure, his work continues to resonate with aficionados of food and travel literature, retaining relevance in a genre that celebrates the exploration of culture through cuisine.