Cheese, Pears, & History in a Proverb

by Massimo Montanari

Book Overview

"Do not let the peasant know how good cheese is with pears" goes the old saying. Intrigued by these words and their portent, Massimo Montanari unravels their origin and utility. Perusing archival... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231152507
• ISBN13: 9780231152501
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 8.6"