Humour  |  Cooking

Sylvia Plath's Tomato Soup Cake

A Compendium of Classic Authors' Favourite Recipes - 'Utterly charming' (Nina Stibbe)

(Author) Various
Format: HardCover
£12.99 Price: £11.44 (12% off)
In Stock
Generally dispatched in 1 to 2 days

Dine with beloved writers in this 'utterly charming' (Nina Stibbe) new anthology of their very own favourite recipes, introduced by Bee Wilson. Agatha Christie's hot bean salad. Jack Kerouac's green pea soup. Allen Ginsberg's cold summer borscht. Daphne du Maurier's sloe gin. Christopher Isherwood's brownies. Joan Didion's Mexican chicken. George Orwell's plum cake. Have you ever wondered what your favourite classic authors cooked - whether as an intimate snack for one or as their showstopping dinner party special? Here's your chance to wine and dine with the world's most famous writers in a gorgeous new collection of their most-loved recipes, curated from their archives, letters and diaries. Whet your appetite: there are culinary treats and eccentricities in store ...

Information
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Format:
HardCover
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780571390366
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Nov. 7, 2024

Various

Various is a collective pseudonym used by a group of anonymous authors who have produced a series of popular anthologies of short stories, poems, and essays. Their most notable work is the "Various Anthology," which has featured contributions from a diverse range of writers. The literary style of Various is eclectic, with a focus on showcasing a wide variety of voices and perspectives. Their contributions to literature include promoting diversity and inclusivity in the literary world by featuring works from underrepresented groups. Various has had a significant impact on the literary genre of anthologies, providing a platform for emerging writers to showcase their talent alongside established authors. Their most famous work, the "Various Anthology," continues to be a beloved and influential collection in the literary world.

Reviews

Leave a review

Please login to leave a review.

Be the first to review this product

Other related

A Year of Animal Poems

A Year of Animal Poems

Various
HardCover
Published: 2026
The Penguin Book of Bengali Short Stories

The Penguin Book of Bengali Short Stories

Various
Paperback
Published: 2026
EC

EC

Epitaphs from the Abyss Vol. 3

Various
Paperback
Published: 2026
The Penguin Book of Cults

The Penguin Book of Cults

Various
Paperback
Published: 2026
Over the Water

Over the Water

Essays on Islands

Various
Paperback
Published: 2026
Politics and Identities in Language Teaching and Learning

Politics and Identities in Language Teaching and Learning

Voices in Higher Education from the UK and Beyond

Various
Paperback
Published: 2026
Default Cover
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

A Wicked Bestiary

David Sedaris
Paperback
Microwave Cooking Times at a Glance

Microwave Cooking Times at a Glance

Annette Yates
Paperback
How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

An Alternative Guide to Writing and Enjoying Poetry

Brian Bilston
HardCover
Published: 2026
Ferment

Ferment

The Life-Changing Power of Microbes

Tim Spector
Paperback
Published: 2026
Nadiya's Quick Comforts

Nadiya's Quick Comforts

Nadiya Hussain
HardCover
Published: 2026