Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Laura Esquivel
Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Laura Esquivel

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Este clásico de la literatura latinoamericana, combina perfectamente una narrativa sobre los personajes en tiempos de la revolución mexicana, con suculentas recetas vernáculas que todos deseamos saborear. Las rígidas tradiciones de la época, son totalmente opuestas al espíritu aventurero de la protagonista.

This classic of Latin American literature perfectly combines a narrative about the characters in times of the Mexican Revolution with succulent vernacular recipes that we all aspire to savor. The rigid traditions of the time are totally opposed to the protagonist's adventurous spirit.

SPANISH BOOK DESCRIPTION

Esta edición especial de Barnes & Noble incluye una dedicatoria impresa escrita por Laura Esquivel a sus lectores y una entrevista exclusiva de la autora con su editor David García Escamilla.

Con esta edición especial de Como agua para chocolate los lectores podrán participar en el suntuoso, romántico y divertido relato de Tita, la extraordinaria cocinera que siempre pone algo extra especial en su salsa y conocerán algunos de los secretos detrás de la novela en palabras de su propia autora, la escritora Laura Esquivel en entrevista con su editor.

Mágico y absolutamente encantador, este relato de la vida familiar durante el cambio de siglo pasado en México se convirtió en un fenómeno bestseller llevado a la pantalla grande, con la mezcla acertada de romance doloroso e ingenio agridulce.

La clásica historia de amor se sitúa en el rancho De la Garza, mientras la dueña tiránica Mamá Elena corta cebolla en la mesa de cocina durante sus últimos días de embarazo. Aún dentro del útero de su madre, la futura hija llora tan violentamente que causa un parto prematuro y la pequeña Tita nace entre las especies para preparar sopa de fideos. Este temprano encuentro con la comida pronto se convierte en una forma de vida. Tita se convierte en una chef maestra y, a lo largo de la historia, comparte puntos especiales de sus recetas favoritas con los lectores.

ENGLISH BOOK DESCRIPTION

This special edition for Barnes & Noble features a dedication from Laura Esquivel to her readers and an exclusive interview with her editor David García Escamilla.

Como agua para chocolate is the bestselling phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning film. With this special edition of Como agua para chocolate, readers will be able to participate in the sumptuous, romantic and funny story of Tita, the extraordinary cook who always puts something extra special in her sauce, and they will learn some of the secrets behind the novel in the words of her own author through a Q&A between writer Laura Esquivel and her editor.

Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance and bittersweet wit.

This classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother’s womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef, using cooking to express herself and sharing recipes with readers along the way.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798890980090
Publisher: PRH Grupo Editorial
Publication date: 11/21/2023
Edition description: B&N Exclusive Edition
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 55,004
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Language: Spanish

About the Author

Laura Esquivel is the award-winning author of Like Water for Chocolate, which has sold more than four and a half million copies around the world in 35 languages, as well as The Law of Love, and most recently, Between Two Fires. She lives in Mexico City.

Hometown:

Mexico City, Mexico

Date of Birth:

September 30, 1951

Place of Birth:

Mexico City, Mexico
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