A Flummery of Food: Feasts for Epicures

by Andre Simon (Introduction)

Drawing on the literature of widely different periods and countries, this book provides a richly entertaining and instructive picture of mankind at the table. It features excerpts from the writings of Charles Dickens, Edward Lear, and Evelyn Waugh as well as items from famous bon viveurs such as George Sainsbury and Brillan-Savarin.

Genres: Food

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a strange one--it was kind of neat to see some of the really old poems/writings, but overall, it was okay.

[Tbone · Rating 1 out of 5]

The majority of the selections only had a weak connection with food and many were too old to hold any weight with today's menu.

"There is no love sincerer than the love of food." ~Bernard Shaw

[Gregg]

Silly, bizarre and compelling