Monsieur Le Comte de St Cucuface is a charismatic aristocrat fallen on hard times who slums his way around post-war France in elegant style, trading on his name and his exquisite manners. After a chance encounter on a train, he convinces a wide-eyed Ludwig Bemelmans to adopt the identity of an imaginary German Prince and join him in his ruse for a ...
Ludwig Bemelmans on one of his favorite subjects: la bonne table. His comments on the art of dining well, his memories of the great hotels of Europe and America (along with their memorable dishes and eccentric chefs), his own brief career in the restaurant business, and his delightful illustrations add up to a feast of reading from one of the ...
Hailed as "delightful and charming" by The Washington Post, here is a unique chronological compilation of Bemelman's writing for adults, chosen by his wife, the heroine of his beloved Madeline series. Illustrated.
Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works. Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an ...
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