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Babette's Feast

By Isak Dinesen
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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Babette's Feast by Isak Dinesen tells the story of Babette, a French refugee who becomes a housekeeper for two devout sisters in a remote Danish village. After winning the lottery, Babette decides to spend her winnings on preparing a lavish French dinner for the community, bringing unexpected joy and transformation to the austere life of the villagers. This beautifully crafted tale explores themes of selflessness, artistry, and the power of communal dining.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate rich storytelling that intertwines art, culture, and the human spirit. It delves into themes of sacrifice, gratitude, and the transformative power of a shared meal. Fans of elegantly written tales with elements of surprise and deep character exploration will likely find it captivating.

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Babette's Feast

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics — irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Karen Blixen, author of the acclaimed memoir Out of Africa, was also a master of the short story form. Her tales offer luminous meditations on rebirth and redemption, and on the mystery and unexpectedness of human behaviour. Alongside Babette's Feast, this selection also includes 'Sorrow-Acre', often thought to be one of her finest stories.

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Babette’s Feast is often praised for its rich storytelling and poignant exploration of themes like sacrifice, happiness, and the transformative power of art and food. Critics frequently highlight the tale's exquisite prose and the evocative way it touches on human emotion and spirituality. The narrative is celebrated as a beautifully crafted meditation on generosity and the simple pleasures of life, making it a cherished piece of literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241597286

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 167.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 208

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Fiction General Fiction Isak Dinesen Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Little Clothbound Classics

About the Author

Isak Dinesen was the pen-name of Karen Blixen, who was born in Rungsted, Denmark in 1885. After studying art at Copenhagen, Paris and Rome, she married her cousin, Baron Bror Blixen-Finecke, in 1914. Together they went to Kenya to manage a coffee plantation. After their divorce in 1921, she continued to run the plantation until a collapse in the coffee market forced her back to Denmark in 1931.

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