The Club of Angels
Luis Fernando Verissimo
(Author)
Margaret Jull Costa
(Translator)
Description
The Club of Angels is an irresistible, enticing book about the sin of gluttony. With wit and dark humor, Verissimo tells the story of ten well-to-do men who meet every month to dine fabulously. When their leader and chef dies of AIDS, he is replaced by a mysterious, strangely taciturn cook who gives them gastronomic experiences to die for!Product Details
Price
$14.95
$13.90
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publish Date
June 01, 2008
Pages
144
Dimensions
5.06 X 7.69 X 0.42 inches | 0.36 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780811217552
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About the Author
Luis Fernando Verissimo, son of writer Érico Verissimo, is one of Brazil's best-known literary figures. He is a cartoonist, saxaphone player, and the author of novels and newspaper cronicas.
Award-winning translator Margaret Jull Costa lives in England.
Reviews
Verissimo's joyful text, playing lightly over his mighty theme, is nothing if not witty, subtle, and nuanced.--George Monteiro, Brown University--George Monteiro
