Charles Monselet: Sa Vie, Son Oeuvre (1892)

Charles Monselet: Sa Vie, Son Oeuvre (1892) is a biographical work about the French writer and gastronome, Charles Monselet. Written by Monselet's friend and fellow writer, Andre Monselet, the book provides a comprehensive account of Monselet's life and literary career. It covers his early years in Nantes, his move to Paris, his work as a journalist, his involvement in the literary and culinary circles of the time, and his later years as a prolific author of novels, plays, and essays. The book also includes an overview of Monselet's contributions to the world of gastronomy, including his famous book, Les Biberons du Cur?????, which popularized the concept of ""gastro-pornography."" Through anecdotes, personal recollections, and excerpts from Monselet's writings, the book offers a vivid portrait of a colorful and influential figure in 19th-century French literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.