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Como Agua Para Chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate

By Laura Esquivel

Como Agua Para Chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate Contemporary literature

Como Agua Para Chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate

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Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The 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. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story. The Spanish language edition of the best-selling "Like Water For Chocolate is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce. "From the Paperback edition.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
264
Release Date:
2001-03-01
Publication Date:
2001-01-25
Publisher:
Prh Grupo Editorial
Languages:
Original: Spanish
ISBN10:
0385721234
ISBN13:
9780385721233
Weight:
188 g
Height:
202 cm
Width:
130 cm
Thickness:
14 cm

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Almost no signs of wear. Book pages have no markings, accessories are intact and all other media are in good condition.
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